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51% consider relocating—if the price is right

01/26/2021
A new study shows that relocation is a big consideration for professionals and employers right now.

Biden acts to reverse Trump civil rights rules

01/26/2021
Just hours after being sworn in on Jan. 20, President Joe Biden moved to overturn Trump administration policies affecting how the government addresses workplace diversity and bias in the federal workforce.

OSHA plans emergency covid safety standards

01/26/2021
Soon to follow: Enforceable emergency temporary standards and a mandate for OSHA inspectors to concentrate enforcement efforts on employers prone to covid-safety lapses affecting the greatest number of workers.

Biden pushes tougher COVID workplace safety rules

01/21/2021
President Biden signed an executive order on Jan. 21 that directs OSHA to add more enforcement teeth to its COVID safety rules for businesses.

5 issues HR leaders must confront in 2021

01/19/2021
As HR leaders continue to address organizational changes caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Gartner business advisory firm has identified five future-of-work decisions HR must tackle this year.

Snapshot: Working remotely: Greater flexibility, less job satisfaction

01/19/2021
Employees who work from home say they feel less connected to co-workers, but appreciate the flexibility.

Encouraging staff to get COVID vaccine? Build buy-in and plan for opposition

01/19/2021
Even though the EEOC gives you legal authority to require employees to get the vaccine, it’s wise to communicate with workers to gain their buy-in.

New coronavirus plan addresses HR issues

01/19/2021
Days before becoming president, Joe Biden outlined a $1.9 trillion emergency plan to fight the coronavirus pandemic and jump-start an economic recovery. Several plan elements affect HR.

Before rejecting an idea, ask 2 questions

01/13/2021
Let’s say an employee presents an interesting idea for changing a departmental procedure, but your first impression is that it won’t work. Hold off slamming the door on the idea. Instead, take a few minutes or schedule some time later to investigate the idea with its originator—you may end up with an idea you can use.

68% of remote employees work on weekends

01/12/2021
A study by staffing firm Robert Half shows employees are working around the clock while at home.