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Ensure records-retention rule covers work files stored on employees’ personal devices

06/05/2023
You probably have a policy that calls for disposing of records after a certain period of time. Having a routine protocol to shred, delete or burn documents helps control clutter and make it easier to locate documents you don’t dispose of. However, every employer needs another automatic rule that calls for retaining documents that may relate to legal matters that may arise.

Survey: Execs say AI’s value won’t be reducing headcount

06/05/2023
If a recent survey of business executives conducted by Microsoft is to be believed, the great AI replacement theory may be overhyped.

The HR I.Q. Test: June ’23

06/01/2023
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Checklist: Make sure your handbook includes all these elements

05/30/2023
Are you sure your handbook includes every crucial provision? From a legal perspective, there are certain must-have elements that belong in every handbook. Here’s a checklist that will help you sleep well knowing you didn’t miss something important—and keep you out of court.

Caution! EEOC guidance puts employers on notice for AI liability

05/30/2023
The EEOC has recently become quite proactive about the downsides of artificial intelligence, warning employers that using AI in the hiring process could lead to violations of anti-discrimination laws. The commission is rightly worried that certain AI programs may be designed in ways that either actively discriminate against members of a protected class or have an adverse impact on them.

Distracted Gen Zers? Maybe it’s the moonlighting

05/30/2023
Do your Gen Z employees seem a little more preoccupied and absent-minded than usual these days? The problem might be their other jobs—driving for rideshare companies, selling stuff online, influencing on social media and otherwise engaging in part-time work. According to a recent study by the Deloitte consulting firm, almost half of nearly 15,000 Gen Z workers surveyed hold down a second job or side hustle.

Essential AI querying skills for HR professionals

05/22/2023
Artificial intelligence is transforming HR, streamlining operations, driving employee engagement and enhancing talent strategies. But to unlock AI’s true potential, HR professionals must learn to effectively query and interact with AI platforms.

Believe it or not: Job satisfaction hits an all-time high

05/22/2023
American workers are more content than ever, according to the Conference Board’s Job Satisfaction 2023 report. The report finds improved job satisfaction in nearly all categories, with gains in non-compensation factors like work-life balance outpacing even those from improved pay and benefits.

Ensure your handbook leaves out details about benefits

05/22/2023
Your handbook probably states you reserve the right to amend it at any time for any reason. That disclaimer helps protect against claims that your handbook is a binding contract. But that kind of language can cause problems if your handbook describes benefits that may be covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

Prepare to protect this summer’s unique corps of teen workers

05/22/2023
If you plan to hire teens for seasonal jobs, brace yourself for a teen workforce like no other before it. Prepare to deal with more than the usual amount of teenage angst.