Economists were expecting November’s job growth to be about average, right around 220,000. Instead, the U.S. Department of Labor said employers added … Read more
Taking a Supply Chain Approach to Solving the Skills Gap
It’s an issue that organizations seem consistently faced with today: A lack of skilled workers that can further their growth, success, and ability to … Read more
Federal Court Allows Discrimination Against Transgendered Employee
By Eric B. Meyer Under federal law (Title VII), employers cannot discriminate because of one’s sex. While Title VII does not explicitly coverage … Read more
The Key to Managing Cyber Monday: Just Be Generous With Employees
Today is Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving when online storefronts like Amazon, Zappos, and Macy’s trot out their best holiday deals — and … Read more
Labor Department Cracking Down on Employee Misclassifications
Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $10.2 million to 19 states to ramp up their enforcement activities “to implement or improve worker … Read more
SEC Reports a Record Number of Employee Whistleblowers This Year
In its Annual Report to Congress on the Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Program, the Securities and Exchange Commission reports that both the number of … Read more
Feds Warn Employers Not to Dump Sick Workers From Health Plans
As employers try to minimize expenses under the health law, the Obama Administration has warned them against paying high-cost workers to leave the company … Read more
EEOC to Offer Employers Guidance on Wellness Programs
By Eric B. Meyer The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is obsessed with wellness programs. Or, as the EEOC likes to describe them … Read more
Study: CHROs Are Crucial Allies For the CEO — and, Potential Successors
The Korn Ferry Institute recently released a report that looks at the leadership traits of “best-in-class” executives, and the important relationship … Read more
Yes, Sometimes Good Guys Actually Finish First
The good guys — companies that are good to employees, to customers and to their communities — keep winning. That’s the hopeful news we found as we compiled … Read more