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OSHA heat illness hazard alert emphasizes employer responsibilities

08/02/2023
As much of the nation continues to swelter though a record-breaking heat wave, OSHA has issued an official hazard alert reminding employers they are responsible for protecting workers from heat illness.

The HR I.Q. Test: August ’23

08/01/2023
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

5 trends to know about today’s multigenerational workforce

07/31/2023
Today’s workforce is made up of four distinct generations. Understanding what motivates each of them can help employers more effectively recruit, manage and retain strong teams, according to Examining the Multigenerational Workforce, a new report from outplacement and consulting firm Robert Half.

Administration proposes rules to strengthen Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

07/31/2023
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury have proposed rules to ensure insurance coverage for mental-health and substance-use disorders is as available as coverage for medical treatments.

How to protect against the coming explosion of anti-DEI lawsuits

07/31/2023
When the U.S. Supreme Court in June struck down Harvard University’s affirmative action admissions plan, it wrote that “[e]liminating racial discrimination means eliminating all of it.” Now employers with diversity, equity and inclusion programs worry that their efforts to achieve a diverse workplace will come under attack, too.

Which workers are most affected by AI—and who’s worried about it?

07/31/2023
In the history of technological innovation, most breakthroughs have helped automate physical tasks, making it easier to perform time-consuming, strenuous and sometimes dangerous work. Artificial intelligence breaks that paradigm. AI is transforming work that relies on brainpower.

Managing remote employees: 4 tips to make it work

07/31/2023
Managing teleworkers can be challenging at times, especially if supervisors are also working remotely. However, it can be done. Here are some practical tips for making remote work productive.

Make showing appreciation part of your company culture

07/28/2023
People like to be noticed and appreciated. Employees receive an immediate motivational boost when a manager or fellow team member offers positive feedback, a compliment or words of thanks. Build a company culture where leaders and staff members alike recognize the talents and efforts of others frequently and genuinely.

Outsourcing: How to harness the power of fractional HR

07/26/2023
The trend toward adopting more agile and flexible models for HR management has given organizations the leverage to access specialized HR skills without investing in a full-time, in-house team.

HR pros are talking: Here’s what we heard at SHRM’s 2023 annual conference 

07/26/2023
When the Society for Human Resource Development held its annual conference in June, more than 25,000 attendees heard from more than 380 speakers addressing how HR can drive change in the workplace. Here are some of the big ideas that had Las Vegas abuzz.