House Bill Incentivizes Skills-Based Hiring

?Organizations would be encouraged to prioritize job applicants’ skills and competencies over educational requirements under recently proposed legislation. The Advancing Skills-Based Hiring Act, introduced by Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., would boost skills-based... Read more »

Affirmative Action Hangs in Doubt

?The U.S. Supreme Court heard two cases on Oct. 31 that will test the future of affirmative action in higher education, the available pipeline of recent graduates, and diversity programs in the... Read more »

Evidence of Sexual and Racial Harassment Sends Claims to Trial

?Takeaway: For sexual or racial harassment to be actionable, the conduct complained of need not be severe if it is pervasive. Use of racial slurs, even if undirected at anyone specific, can... Read more »

New Protections for Health Care Workers in New Jersey

?Health care entities, home health care agencies, and staffing registries considering a transaction in New Jersey will need to keep in mind new obligations to certain employees. On Aug. 18, Gov. Phil... Read more »

Whistleblowing Did Not Protect Alleged Harasser from Discharge

?Takeaway: After an employee complains about alleged unlawful conduct by an employer, the employer must proceed cautiously. Even if the employee’s complaint is mistaken and the company is innocent of wrongdoing, the... Read more »

Job Openings Increase, Offsetting Previous Sharp Decline

?Job openings rose by over 400,000 to 10.7 million in September, according to the monthly JOLTS report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The increase follows the cliff dive reported in August, when... Read more »

Employee Dissatisfaction Is Up, Driven by Insufficient Pay and Burnout

New research on employee sentiment shows significant declines in employee satisfaction and commitment to their employers since last year, most noticeably with regard to compensation, work/life balance, benefits and career goals. HR... Read more »

Should Workers Be Required to Participate in Inclusion Campaigns?

?Grocery chain Kroger recently settled a religious discrimination lawsuit in which two former employees alleged that the company fired them for refusing to wear an apron with a logo they believed resembled... Read more »

CEO of VetJobsOrg Explains Why Companies Should Hire Veterans

?Veteran’s Day, observed on Nov. 11, is a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their willingness to serve and sacrifice to protect the United States and its freedoms. But retired Rear Admiral... Read more »

Workology Launches #HR & #Recruiting Reader Survey

Workology began in 2005 and has been committed to providing resources for HR and workplace leaders who are tired of the status quo. With more than 10,000 publishes articles, podcasts, webinars, courses,... Read more »
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