Employees Around the Globe Feel Lonely, Crave a Sense of Belonging

?Workers are more connected with their workplace and colleagues than ever, yet a large majority of employees across the globe have felt lonely at work, according to consulting firm EY’s second annual... Read more »

Do Organizations Rely on Background Checks Too Much?

?SHRM has partnered with Security Management Magazine to bring you relevant articles on key workplace topics and strategies.  Background checks, preemployment screening, background investigations—by whatever name, it’s the process of scouring criminal,... Read more »

Social Security No-Match Letters Return

?International law firm Littler has reported that after a COVID-19-related hiatus, Social Security no-match letters are back. “During the early months of the pandemic, the Social Security Administration [SSA] took a break... Read more »

New Manager Tips for Success

?While several books offer sage advice for managers during the first 90 to 100 days of taking on a new role, many significant milestones and results will take anywhere from three to... Read more »

Avoid These Common Misconceptions About Weingarten Rights

?A unionized employee can request that a union representative be present during certain investigatory interviews, but this prerogative is frequently misunderstood. Employers and employees should know more about this entitlement, commonly referred... Read more »

Remote Workers Value Flexibility but May Feel Isolated

Among Generation X workers, who are now approaching middle age, the ability to work remotely ranks higher than compensation and benefits in terms of what makes them happy about their jobs. Among... Read more »

Pay Transparency Creates New Challenges for Employers Sponsoring Foreign Workers

? Employers that sponsor foreign nationals for green cards using the PERM labor certification process have a critical new step to be aware of as a growing number of states and localities... Read more »

Transit Agency’s Ban of ‘Black Lives Matter’ Masks Likely Unconstitutional

?Takeaway: A municipal transit agency’s ban of “Black Lives Matter” masks likely violated the free speech rights guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. ?The trial court properly issued a... Read more »

How HR Professionals Can Create an Impressive LinkedIn Profile

?Everyone wants to connect with HR professionals on LinkedIn. Recruiters, benefits managers, CHROs, trainers and generalists receive invitations to connect practically every day. But when a potential employee, hiring manager or colleague... Read more »

State Laws Guarantee Time Off to Vote

?With Election Day coming up on Nov. 8, employers need to stay aware of state laws that guarantee workers time off to vote. There’s no federal law requiring employers to give workers... Read more »