DE&I Staff Layoffs Spark Discussion over Future of DE&I Tech

?According to research from Revelio Labs, more than 300 diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) professionals have been laid off at companies that have downsized. In some cases, the exodus means entire teams... Read more »

Court Upholds Work Permits for Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders

?Eligible spouses of H-1B workers will continue to be allowed to apply for employment authorization in the United States after a federal district court upheld a 2015 Department of Homeland Security (DHS)... Read more »

How to Find the Best Virtual Bookkeeping Service for Your Business

Content Next up in Business Merritt Bookkeeping How Is Information Technology Used in Accounting? Virtual Assistant Services – In-Depth Guide Why do you need to hire a virtual assistant for your marketing... Read more »

Full-Time to Part-Time: Educate Employees About Benefits and Compensation Ramifications

?Employees who want to switch from full-time to part-time status should be fully apprised of the benefits and compensation implications—not to discourage them from switching but to ensure they’re making an informed... Read more »

Could Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Be on the Horizon?

?The U.S. Department of Commerce announced April 11 a request for public comment to determine how regulators can help make AI systems trustworthy. Comments are due to the Commerce Department’s National Telecommunication... Read more »

Viewpoint: AI Tools Can’t Replace Authentic Thinking When Crafting Job Descriptions

?ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool, can help employers with myriad HR functions, including writing job descriptions. Indeed, I have tested the tool and found it quite helpful as a starting... Read more »

Argentina Reinforces Employers’ Day Care Obligation, Allows Reimbursement for Some

?The company in Argentina where lawyer Alberto Gonzalez-Torres’ son-in-law works has had in-house day care for a long time, and Gonzalez-Torres’ grandchild now attends the onsite program. This scenario might soon become... Read more »

Inflation Falls Again, Now Up 5 Percent Year-Over-Year

?Inflation dipped again last month as expected by analysts to reach the smallest 12-month increase since May 2021, according to new data out Wednesday. But overall, cost of living is still running... Read more »

Biden Ends COVID-19 National Emergency

?President Joe Biden on Monday signed a Republican-led resolution to end the national COVID-19 emergency, a month earlier than originally planned. The national emergency is one of two COVID-19 emergencies that has... Read more »

Candidate Resentment Is on the Rise

?For the second year in a row, candidate resentment—a measure of negative experience with the hiring process—has risen around the world. The only region where candidate resentment didn’t rise in 2022 was... Read more »