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Benefits can feel like one of the drier topics human resources professionals need to be experts in. After all, health insurance is a maze of complexity, forms, codes, and bills—not exactly a crowd pleaser. But benefits are incredibly important to job seekers. Your employee benefits package shows potential employees that you don’t just see them […]
In today’s fast-paced business environment, the role of HR leaders has evolved beyond administrative functions to becoming key drivers of organizational change. Despite this, many HR professionals find themselves caught up in routines, policies, and procedures, which, while helpful, can sometimes stifle innovation. The antidote? Embracing disruptive thinking – a powerful tool that can propel […]
Jasmyn Farris is Chief Operating Officer at iSeatz, a leading loyalty tech solution provider, and stands out for her extensive experience and innovative approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). With over 16 years of HR experience, Farris’s journey from the bustling streets of New York in financial services and non-profit work to the vibrant […]
Depression and other mental health issues have long been considered a taboo topic of discussion, both in the workplace and in society more generally. People traditionally have not been very open about their mental health, especially with employers, both for fear of social stigma and being seen as unfit for their job. Attitudes toward mental […]
According to Dr. Amber Kool, DNP, RN, Associate Provost for Arizona College of Nursing, it’s going to be a long process to solve the nursing crisis. As of August 2022, the Nurse Journal reports that the main factors contributing to the shortage are a high nurse turnover rate, senior nurses approaching retirement age, an increase […]
On October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) issued its most recent standard (the “2023 Rule”) for determining when two (or more) entities are considered “joint employers” under the National Labor Relations Act. The 2023 Rule supplants the Board’s previous joint employer rule issued in 2020 (the “2020 Rule”) and expands the […]
As advances in, and rapidly expanding access to, artificial intelligence (AI) tools continue to grab headlines, most observers—even the most technologically savvy—acknowledge that the future capabilities and applications of this new technology are unknown and difficult to predict. This has led many companies to take a wait-and-see approach to how to leverage AI in their […]
The Supreme Court has wrapped up its last argument session of 2023, with several key employment law cases still awaiting decisions by the end of the current Term in June. Others are still awaiting oral argument or a decision on whether to grant a hearing at all. In this three-part series we explore the major […]
HR leaders have always been masters at navigating uncertainty, but the challenges of the last several years have kept even seasoned HR veterans on their toes. The rapidly changing workplace landscape and advances in AI technology have ushered in a wave of innovation—but also further complexity—for hiring managers. Operating in today’s business environment will continue […]
As we near 2024, business leaders and HR professionals are actively envisioning the upcoming year and strategizing to enhance their operations. No doubt many will be paying close attention to a number of emerging trends, with special interest in the push to end remote work, and the further integration of AI into workflows. However, success […]