Job market resilience may delay interest rate cuts. January 5, 2024 | Roy Maurer Hiring was better than expected as 2023 came to a close, with employers adding 216,000 new positions in December, while the unemployment rate held at 3.7 percent, near historic lows, according to the latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of … Continue reading U.S. Employers Added 216,000 Jobs in December
December 29, 2023 | Kathy Gurchiek When the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, 2024, will you have some goals in mind for the new year? If you want inspiration for workplace-related New Year’s resolutions, SHRM Online collected the following from HR professionals and others in the field. Responses in some cases have been … Continue reading HR Pros Share New Year’s Resolutions for the Workplace
By Allen Smith, J.D. | December 20, 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court and federal agencies altered employment law in 2023 with decisions that changed the way employers and employees interact. The U.S. Supreme Court, in particular, dismantled affirmative action in college admissions, despite the support of many companies for affirmative action, and fortified the standard … Continue reading Supreme Court, NLRB Decisions Changed Employment Law in 2023
New Year’s resolutions get a modern twist in 2024. By Bruce Horovitz | December 11, 2023 Many of us follow the tradition of making personal resolutions for the new year. But should you also make resolutions for the workplace? A lot of us spend more time in the office than we do at home, so … Continue reading Workplace Resolutions for the New Year
How should we deal with an employee who takes excessive sick leave? By Katie Brennan, SHRM-CP | December 1, 2023 Employers are often hesitant to take corrective action when an employee is frequently absent from work due to illness. But even with a doctor’s note, not all health-related absences are protected under the law. When … Continue reading Ask an Expert: Excessive Leave
By Lin Grensing-Pophal | November 28, 2023 The 2023 holiday season is upon us, bringing with it the perennial question of: “What, if anything, should we be doing for employees this year?” Extra benefits and compensation for the holidays, in particular, can have a significant impact on employee engagement and morale—positively if done well, not … Continue reading Thinking About Employee Holiday Gifts? Consider These Compensation, Benefits Ideas