?Workplace training is ineffective, according to a new report. Among the reasons: Employees lack time during the day to develop new skills, or the training that’s offered isn’t relevant to their needs.... Read more »
?Labor market data shows that people with disabilities are back to work at pre-pandemic employment levels after being disproportionately laid off during the pandemic. But these workers remain a largely untapped talent... Read more »
?The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has extended the comment period for its proposed rule on classifying independent contractors by 15 days. Comments on the proposal were due by Nov. 28, but... Read more »
?Takeaway: Employers that engage independent contractors should review their classification of these workers to ensure the arrangements comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state law, which may... Read more »
?In 2018, Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall became CEO and president of the National Basketball Association’s Dallas Mavericks—making her the first Black woman to assume such a role. Marshall, who boasts decades of experience... Read more »
?A virtual wine tasting conducted by a sommelier. Slack Q&As with co-workers. Monthly Zoom watercooler discussions ranging from time management to mental health to the war in Ukraine. Artificial intelligence company Interactions... Read more »
?Employers can create workplaces that welcome members of the military as they transition into civilian life, urged Omari Faulkner, president and CEO of strategic communications company Blue Fire Fed in Washington, D.C.,... Read more »
?When Hurricane Ian wracked southwest Florida, it left human resource professionals rushing to support their employees, as well as the communities they serve. “I have never experienced anything like this before,” said... Read more »
?When Cortney Hollinger, SHRM-SCP, looked for a human capital management (HCM) platform in the fall of 2019, she wanted a system that would support her company’s unique small business needs. This meant... Read more »
?It’s common to match mentees with mentors who share similar traits—such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or nationality—but a new report suggests a mentor’s friendliness and approachability, knowledge about job opportunities,... Read more »
