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Report: Walsh to step down as Labor Secretary

02/13/2023
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, news leaked that Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh was in contract negotiations to become the head of the National Hockey League Players’ Association union. Walsh has yet to confirm he will soon step down, but that hasn’t stopped Washington insiders from speculating who might take his place if he does resign.

3 reasons to consider revising job descriptions now

02/13/2023
Jobs change. So should job descriptions. Otherwise, you may find yourself in legal jeopardy and at a competitive disadvantage in today’s still red-hot job market. Here’s why.

HR among top jobs for fully remote work

02/07/2023
Marketing and information technology lead the list of work roles most commonly performed by remote workers, according to a new analysis by FlexJobs, an online career service specializing in remote and hybrid jobs.

11 tips for new managers and leaders

02/03/2023
Leaders and managers should be judged on team achievements, says leadership expert and bestselling author Paul Falcone. It’s leadership through, not management over, he clarifies. Here are a variety of tips for any new manager or leader. But they are great reminders for existing leaders as well.

Need help editing your business comms? Try these tools

02/02/2023
Executive assistants and administrative assistants are relied upon to write important emails, letters, reports, minutes and other business documents on behalf of their employer. Failure to take those extra few minutes to proofread can be detrimental not only to your reputation but also to your boss’ and company’s reputations.

Research examines how HR leadership shakes out in varying segments

02/01/2023
The field of human resources is constantly changing, and this is a good time to check the industry’s pulse and examine the current state of HR leadership.

The top 5 KPIs to prioritize in 2023

02/01/2023
It’s a new year, so it’s the perfect time to set some new strategic goals and KPIs. If you need guidance or inspiration for your 2023 HR key performance indicators, XpertHR released a report on the top five KPIs HR professionals must prioritize in 2023.

The HR I.Q. Test: February ’23

02/01/2023
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

House committee sets sights on Biden administration labor measures

01/31/2023
Don’t look for much legislating in the next two years with Democrats controlling the Senate and Republicans holding a slim majority in the House of Representatives. That doesn’t mean nothing will happen on Capitol Hill. House Republicans have signaled they will spend much of their time investigating Biden administration activities.

4 practical ways to foster diversity at work

01/31/2023
Employers that say they want a more diverse workforce too often take the easy way out. They form a diversity, equity and inclusion committee, sponsor a few DEI workshops and then wait for change to happen. It hardly ever works. Here are four elements of a plan to promote DEI in your organization.