Survey: Work-Free Vacations Elusive for Many

“However, the fact that 28 percent of U.S. workers reported being bothered by emails during their vacation suggests that their engagement with emails goes beyond mere inbox management. It’s likely that they... Read more »

Viewpoint: Talent Retention Strategies for Highly Skilled Migrants

​The corporate landscape today is very competitive. Many employers are attempting to find and acquire top talent from the global market, given the rapidly aging population and skills shortages within the existing... Read more »

EEOC Guidance Provides Examples of Accommodations for People with Visual Disabilities

​Employers should provide modifications such as flexible schedules, readers (whether human or technological) and assistive technology (such as audio alarms) as reasonable accommodations for individuals with visual disabilities, as long as there’s... Read more »

Do Your Employees Know How to Report Misconduct?

​Workplace harassment happens in many U.S. workplaces, but most employees who witness or experience such misconduct do not report it to HR, according to a new report by software company HR Acuity,... Read more »

Recruiter’s Lawsuit Challenges Diversity Program on Religious Grounds

​A large multinational foodservice company is facing a federal lawsuit after firing a California recruiter who refused to administer the company’s diversity program for religious reasons. On July 24, Courtney Rogers sued... Read more »

How HR Can Support Working Parents During Back-to-School Season

​Back-to-school season is a hectic time when parents are focused on ensuring their children have everything they need to succeed in the academic year ahead. Employers of all sizes should be aware... Read more »

Case Will Analyze Whether Job Transfers Can Be Discriminatory Action

​The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that will clarify whether a mandatory job transfer can be considered a discriminatory employment action under federal law. On June 30, the Supreme Court agreed... Read more »

The Meaning of ‘Woke’

​It’s been three years since bystander footage went viral of a white Minneapolis police officer kneeling on a Black man’s neck for more than nine minutes. The ensuing outrage and empathy surrounding... Read more »

Resumes with They/Them Pronouns More Likely to Be Ignored

Job applicants who include gender-neutral pronouns on their resumes are less likely to be contacted by employers, according to a recent study by Business.com. In the report, researchers submitted two phantom resumes... Read more »

Comprehensive DE&I Strategies May Result from Supreme Court Ruling

​Employers may not see sweeping changes to voluntary and mandatory affirmative action in employment, which some observers forecast following the Supreme Court’s recent ruling striking down affirmative action in higher education. Instead,... Read more »