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Employers: Don’t Forget that Some EEO-1 Data Are Still Due May 31

  • May 16, 2019

Many employers have been focused on a court battle over when the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will collect employee pay data—sorted by race, sex and ethnicity—for the first time. Covered employers must submit that data later this year, but they should keep in mind that the deadline to submit other EEO-1 information is rapidly … Continue reading Employers: Don’t Forget that Some EEO-1 Data Are Still Due May 31

What Your Business Should Expect in Spring 2019 – Michigan’s “Paid Medical Leave Act”

  • February 8, 2019

Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan’s Paid Medical Leave Act   On December 14, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed the Paid Medical Leave Act into law. The act requires covered employers to provide paid sick leave to many of their Michigan-based employees. Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the new law. … Continue reading What Your Business Should Expect in Spring 2019 – Michigan’s “Paid Medical Leave Act”

To Retain Employees, Focus on Inclusion – Not Just Diversity

  • January 9, 2019

To retain talent, most organizations offer the typical things: free coffee and tea in the break room, competitive benefits, generous raises and bonuses, and employee recognition programs. But none of that works for an employee who doesn’t feel comfortable in his or her work environment. Picture, for example, a Muslim who prays in his car … Continue reading To Retain Employees, Focus on Inclusion – Not Just Diversity

Workplace Culture Trends: The Key to Hiring (and Keeping) Top Talent in 2018

  • July 2, 2018

While the challenge to hire and retain top talent is on the rise, companies need to understand what matters most to professionals in 2018. In fact, the largest skills shortage nationwide is for soft skills, with employers running up against a shortage of 1.4 million professionals. At LinkedIn, talent is our #1 operating priority – … Continue reading Workplace Culture Trends: The Key to Hiring (and Keeping) Top Talent in 2018

Employee Surveys Are Still One of the Best Ways to Measure Engagement

  • April 13, 2018

Once upon a time, surveys were a staple for every leader to solicit feedback and every company to assess engagement. But now, surveys are starting to look like diesel trucks collecting dust in the age of electric cars. Companies are using cool new machine-learning algorithms that crunch big data to measure employee engagement through email response … Continue reading Employee Surveys Are Still One of the Best Ways to Measure Engagement