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Like nearly all aspects of employment law today, immigration law hasn’t been immune from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The trend is likely to continue throughout 2022, particularly with regard to employment authorization documentation. The federal government is looking to consider additional flexibility for employers working to comply with the requirements.
Creating a coaching culture can be one of the most important contributions you will ever make as a Human Resources professional and in the case of senior leaders, will likely be a predominant feature of your career. When you see an organization that is highly productive, innovative, and nimble, it is likely driven by a […]
Millions of Americans continue to vacate their jobs in a phenomenon that’s come to be known as the Great Resignation. But experts and analysts looking beyond the headlines to determine why so many people are quitting have begun referring to it as the Great Reckoning, the Great Upgrade, or the Great Acceptance. The majority of […]
In December, 2.9% of the American workforce voluntarily left their jobs. Additionally, there were more than 10 million job openings for 6 straight months as of January. With so many workers leaving their jobs, companies should have a large talent pool to choose from. But this isn’t necessarily the case. Ever since the pandemic, workers’ expectations have increased, and […]
The Super Bowl halftime show was viewed by over 29 million U.S. households and featured a lineup of 90s hip-hop royalty, including Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, and 50 Cent. Soon after the show aired, my Facebook and Twitter feeds began filling up with comments about whether the show was pure Nirvana […]
Some people seem to have a natural ability to strike up a conversation with just about anyone. But others try and fail to be engaging conversationalists or avoid small talk altogether, either because they see it as a waste of time or because of their introversion and social anxiety. The Value of Small Talk Small […]
The pandemic brought rapid technological change that has impacted almost every aspect of the workplace, and nearly everyone in business can feel it. In a 2021 survey of business leaders, more than three-quarters said the workplace management of employees has changed. But few business leaders have yet to reckon with the full implications of these changes, particularly […]
Remote, hybrid, distributed—no matter what you call your work model, one thing is for sure: Managing the new workplace is the #1 priority for people operations experts worldwide.
Today, virtual recruiting is the primary recruitment method for a variety of organizations. A solid virtual recruitment strategy involves not only searching for candidates through professional sites, online career forums, and social media but also conducting virtual interviews and virtual onboarding processes.
Many of our readers are school districts or public employers whose employment law issues sometimes diverge from those of private businesses. Here is one: Government employers must respect employees’ First Amendment rights to free speech and religious expression. Private employers have no such legal duty. The contours of the rights (essentially to be free from […]