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A recent survey by the consulting firm Gallagher shows that while 43% of companies support employees in developing career paths, only 19% focus on providing engaging and challenging work. The other 81 percent, according to the authors, are overlooking this critical component, noting that, “To boost engagement, companies can consider ways to challenge their employees […]
Hopefully, it’s evident that one of the primary reasons companies spend time and resources on learning and development is to develop and improve the skills of their workforces. While that may be the most obvious benefits of L&D programs, there are numerous ancillary benefits that are often overlooked. Engagement and Retention One of the biggest […]
This episode of HR Works is a gem from our archives. Marc Ramos, Chief Learning Officer at Cornerstone, joins to discuss how AI and modern technology is changing the employee experience as we know it. Originally shared as part of our recent HR Now: AI in the Workplace virtual summit, listen in as Marc shares […]
Recreational touring companies are seeking U.S. Supreme Court review of the U.S. 10th Circuit Appeals Court decision upholding President Joe Biden’s $15 minimum wage requirement for federal contractors. The companies claim the wage hike was beyond the president’s authority under the Procurement Act. According to the companies, the “legal problem the mandate creates is straightforward: […]
In the final episode of this three-part series, we dive deep into the critical role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the legal industry with Katherine “Kat” Mateo, a seasoned litigator at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP. Kat is a champion for DEIB, and she brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. Tune […]
Employee self-evaluations are an essential part of the overall review process. Self-evaluations give employees a chance to toot their own horns and give their managers insights into how their direct reports see their own strengths and weaknesses. But self-evaluations can also signal more subtle factors at play in the office. Here are a few red […]
Guest: Sadie Funk and Sara Redington from The Best Place for Working Parents What family-friendly policies matter most to working parents in 2023? As recent workforce studies have shown parents making a return to the workplace, with participation totals for parents with children under 18 now climbing back to pre-pandemic levels, how can companies build […]
Two new laws strengthen protections for pregnant and nursing employees in the workplace: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP). In this week’s HR Query, we’re highlighting what you need to know to make sure organizations stay compliant. The PWFA took effect June 27, 2023, […]
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health and employee wellbeing has been top of mind for everyone – and rightfully so. In today’s challenging and uncertain times, the mental health and wellbeing of employees has never been more important. According to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association, burnout and stress are at all-time highs, […]
This episode of HR Works is a gem from our archives. Marc Ramos, Chief Learning Officer at Cornerstone, joins to discuss how AI and modern technology is changing the employee experience as we know it. Originally shared as part of our recent HR Now: AI in the Workplace virtual summit, listen in as Marc shares […]
In the final episode of this three-part series, we dive deep into the critical role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the legal industry with Katherine “Kat” Mateo, a seasoned litigator at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP. Kat is a champion for DEIB, and she brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. Tune […]
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