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The U.S. Chamber of Congress, along with several other business groups, has filed suit against the U.S. Department of State and the United States Department of Homeland Security for what it has called an unlawful restriction of work visas.  According to Katie Clary, in an article appearing on the HR Dive website, the lawsuit was …

According to a recent article appearing on the HR Dive website, the American Disabilities Act (ADA) is going to be turning 30 soon.  During that time, the American workplace has become more aware and done significantly more to accommodate workers with disabilities, but much still needs to be done in terms of travel or transportation …

The constant rise in healthcare costs has led some of the nation’s tech giants to offer on-site healthcare for their workers.  The latest to join the growing trend of providing on-site or near-site clinics is an online super retailer, Amazon. According to a recent article by Rebecca Pifer appearing on the HR Dive website, on …

Given the current rate of unemployment in the US due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s hard for workers to remain optimistic.  One group of job seekers, however,  is staying positive when it comes to their prospects in this tight labor market. HR Dive’s Sheryl Estrada reports that according to Barnes and Noble’s College Insights Survey …

Ask anyone what their biggest concern is when searching for a job, and they will more than likely say that it’s having the kinds of skills that are in demand. According to a recent article appearing on the HR Dive website, Microsoft and LinkedIn have just launched a global initiative that will help workers get …

At a time when filling open positions and hiring top talent has proved problematic for many companies, the Trump administration announced more significant restrictions on a number of work-visa programs within the US. The most detrimental restriction on organizations having to look overseas for top talent is the suspension of the H1B visas. According to …

After increased awareness of racial divisions in every aspect of society, C-Suite decision-makers and HR professionals in America will have to pay closer attention to diversity when it comes to hiring. According to a recent article appearing on the Axios website, there is a renewed focus on issues of racism and bias. Businesses of all …

The Potential Value Of AI According to a recent article appearing on the Industry Wired website, HR professionals report spending 14 hours each week on average performing repetitious tasks. These tasks include payroll, tracking applicants, onboarding new hires, background checks, and other functions that are time-consuming. Artificial intelligence or AI has shown great promise in …

The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has tested the limits and resiliency of most businesses.  One theme among those organizations that have managed to survive and, in some cases, even thrive seems to have been the use of technology.  Whether an economic crisis is natural or man-made, because we now live in a global economy, such disasters …

The current pandemic crisis has set the number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits at their highest levels since the Great Depression. Earlier this month, US News reported that more than 33 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits. Now the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers that even if they are still working, scammers may …

There have been many lessons learned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among those lessons is the ability of workers to adapt to working in a virtual office environment instead of a physical one is invaluable.   According to a recent article appearing on the HR Dive website, for older workers, this new way of doing things …

As many states are easing their restrictions and beginning to reopen after the COVID-19 pandemic, employers across every business sector should be aware of the potential legal risks when bringing employees back to the workplace. According to a recent story appearing on the Personnel Today website, employers could find themselves having to appear before an …

The U.S. Department of Labor defines hazard pay as additional compensation for work performed under hazardous conditions that cause extreme physical discomfort and distress that is not alleviated by protective devices. While the federal agency does not require organizations outside of the federal government to pay workers under extreme conditions, it is a requirement that …

Among the earliest recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control in response to the COVID-19 pandemic was to allow workers who could do their jobs remotely from home to be permitted to do so.  Other recommendations by the CDC to employers from as early as February included replacing in-person meetings with video or teleconferencing. According …

During the current novel Coronavirus pandemic, businesses around the world have had to find new ways of adapting to the crisis.   In a recent article appearing on the Forbes Magazine website, Dr. Timothy J. Giardino has a few ideas for how HR professionals can help their organizations and workers to cope.  In addition to following …

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting almost every sector of our society, particularly those in the health care field. Despite warnings being issued by medical experts and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), some healthcare workers are refusing to report to work because of inadequate health protections. According to a story appearing in the Washington Post, …

Earlier this month, a federal judge ruled that a set of guidelines set by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has to lead to fewer visas being approved and a large number of rejections by the agency. According to the H.R. Dive website, a guidance memo from 2010 had led to the policy, resulting …

During the current pandemic surrounding the Coronavirus or Covid-19, employers have been rushing to figure out how to continue doing business. Many US companies are allowing most, if not all, of their workers to telecommute from home to lessen the chance of infection and to keep operating as well as they can under the circumstances. …

Employers are encouraging workers to cut down their screen time may be at least part of the equation in increasing communication skills, collaboration, and creativity in the workplace.  According to a recent article appearing on the Human Resources Director website, Friday, March 6th, marked a global Day of Unplugging.  Workers were encouraged to give themselves …

It should come as no surprise to anyone that the current employment market is coming up short when it comes to talent. The shortage is indicative of a shift in culture and expectations between employers and prospective employees. According to HR Dive’s Valerie Bolden-Barret, the ManPower Group released a study last month in which 2,000 …

News of the Corona Virus or COVID-19 has been making headlines all around the world. Since its outbreak in Wuhan, China, and it’s rapid spread in other places around the world, government and business leaders around the world are concerned about how to keep people well and how it will affect the overall global economy.  …

According to a report released earlier this week by the Everest Group, the threat that Intelligent automation, or IA, poses to workers is highly exaggerated, and organizations should not view it as a means to reduce their headcount. HR Dive’s Valerie Bolden-Barrett reports, the uses of IA can see a marked increase in productivity and …

It’s no secret that big data is taking a bigger role in the current workforce. According to the latest data released within the LinkedIn Global Talent Trend Report, HR professionals who have a skillset will find themselves in demand more than ever. Human Resources Director reported on its website that the LinkedIn report indicates the …