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What HR needs to know about the coming Supreme Court ruling that could upend feds’ regulatory authority

01/29/2024
The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 17 held oral arguments in two cases questioning the authority of federal agencies to interpret the laws Congress passes. The arguments never once mentioned employment law, but the court’s ruling, expected by June, could very well upend the government’s ability to regulate wage-and-hour practices, set FMLA rules, enforce anti-discrimination laws and oversee dozens of matters affecting HR.

Plan now for the year ahead: 9 trends that will shape HR in 2024

01/24/2024
In today’s business environment, HR leaders must strategically position their organizations to attract and retain top talent while achieving operational goals. The Gartner business advisory firm says these are the most significant trends HR professionals must be prepared to embrace this year.

How to properly train a new employee

01/24/2024
Good training doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of careful preparation and a well-developed supervisory system.

4 tips for writing better emails

01/24/2024
Are your email messages not getting the response you’d like? Maybe some aren’t getting any response at all! Consider these four tips to improve your results.

Women say playing sports sets them up for career success

01/22/2024
Playing competitive sports often helps set women up to have successful careers, according to a survey by the Deloitte consulting firm. It found that women who played competitive sports in their youth are more likely to be in leadership or management roles.

Follow EEOC’s recipe for anti-harassment training

01/22/2024
Employers in industries such as hospitality and retail often promote rank-and-file workers to supervisory roles. That may mean that front-line supervisors may not have had the formal training required for their new jobs. That means it’s up to HR to ensure new bosses understand all their responsibilities, including how to handle discrimination and harassment they witness. A recent EEOC lawsuit offers lessons on how to deliver that training.

Glassdoor’s 2024 ‘Best Places to Work’ winners

01/22/2024
The companies that make up Glassdoor’s latest list of America’s best places to work lean heavily toward high-tech … but not all do. In-N-Out Burger, anyone?

Survey: Do you share CHROs’ confidence about 2024?

01/22/2024
The Conference Board’s quarterly survey of CHROs is designed to gauge what HR leaders think lies ahead for their functions and organizations, and how they plan to tackle common HR problems. Here are two major findings from the board’s fourth-quarter survey.

Legal limbo after U.S. Supreme Court drops two cases

01/17/2024
Sometimes the Supreme Court reverses course and dismisses a case “as improvidently granted.” That’s what just happened with two employment-related cases the court had previously accepted for the 2023–24 term. Here are the dismissed cases and what their dismissal means for employers and businesses moving forward.

CEOs worry about recession and inflation, say they’re not ready

01/16/2024
It’s always a good idea for HR professionals to keep up with what keeps the boss awake at night. According to a new survey by the Conference Board, CEOs are bracing for a recession and elevated inflation. However, just 37% of CEOs say they are prepared for a recession, and only 34% are prepared for high inflation.