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With research showing that 53% of Gen Z identifies as neurodivergent, neuroinclusion is a rapidly growing strategic necessity for Employers. Businesses that embrace disabled and neurodivergent talent also see huge gains in profitability. Employers can significantly improve their support for disabled employees by removing barriers to job opportunities within their organizations, starting at the recruitment […]
With all the ups and downs that businesses are experiencing, a resilient team can be a meaningful asset to your organization. There are unprecedented challenges we have to overcome like the pandemic and the rise of remote work, but then there are more common roadblocks that can cause your teams to struggle. Think about the […]
Many companies have disaster recovery plans in place to address significant business disruptions, such as a natural disaster like a hurricane, an earthquake, or a tornado; a cyberattack; political or social unrest; or a host of other contingencies.
The term “burnout” has been frequently used as a catchall for multiple issues among employees, including stress, anxiety, and depression. Burnout gained a more specific definition when it was officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) earlier this year.
Yesterday we began to explore the results of the 2016 Talent and Performance Management Survey. Today we’ll take a look at more of the data.
Who Has Access to Flex Options? In the financial services companies questioned, professional-level and non-exempt staff usually have access to the same array of both regular flexible work arrangements (including flextime, telework, compressed workweeks, and part time) and occasional flexibility (shifting work hours on a daily basis or just occasionally, occasional work at home, and […]
If you spent any time at all watching the 2012 Summer Olympics, you undoubtedly noticed young Gabby Douglas. Gabby is a 16-year-old U.S. gymnast who won a gold medal in both the individual and team all-around competitions. The charismatic teenager is now featured on the front of Corn Flakes cereal boxes. So, how does a […]
With more people working remotely than ever before, U.S. employers need to consider foreign workers’ visa status or risk fines.
This year at least five states (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Nevada, Vermont, and Washington,) have considered new pregnancy accommodation laws, and several of these are now on the books. If you have operations or workers in these states, you may have new notice and accommodation requirements.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) wage and hour office has issued its first press release under President Trump and it may provide some insight into the new administration’s enforcement philosophies.