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Only 7% of workers say the office—during traditional work hours—is their location of choice for optimum productivity on work-related projects, reports a recent FlexJobs survey of more than 3,000 respondents. More than half (51%) of people reported that their home is their preferred place to work.
By Ryan M. Frischmann In a recent survey, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) asked the question: “Is it time for the U.S. to reskill?” and the answer was a resounding “yes.” Ryan M. Frischmann, author of A Skills-Based Approach to Developing a Career, has more on the problem.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced December 1 that it will appeal a court’s injunction temporarily halting new overtime regulations.
by Russell Gong of Deloitte and Adam Segal of cove Simply put, how people work is changing. Even just 5 years ago we did not have the benefit of a computer in our pocket that could connect us to colleagues, clients, and the world in milliseconds. Whether we like it or not, businesses will need […]
Usually, an employee bears responsibility for informing her employer that she requires a workplace accommodation. But sometimes, when an employer is aware that the worker needs assistance, it must accommodate even if the employee never asks for help.
Ever wonder why companies often take so long in deciding which candidate to hire for a particular position? Consider this: the cost of bringing on the wrong person can run into the thousands and thousands of dollars.
The greatest pain points for companies going through a merger or acquisition (M&A) are meshing technology and staff, recent research shows. In the Robert Half Management Resources survey, Chief Financial Officers report business systems and employees and corporate culture are the hardest parts of an integration and where the most mistakes are made. “The time, […]
By way of introduction, my name is Elizabeth Petersen, and I’m the executive vice president of BLR’s healthcare division.
In our last installment, we looked at what counts (and doesn’t count) as Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) abuse and fraud. This article will highlight moonlighting and other activities while on leave.
by Elizabeth Bierbower, president, Employer Group Segment at Humana Employers are doing a good job of incorporating wellness into their organizations, with more than two-thirds of U.S. employers currently offering wellness programs. I’m also seeing companies expanding their focus from employees’ physical health to a more holistic view of their overall well-being.