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BLS: Women’s workforce participation is declining

10/22/2020
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 82,000 women stopped working or looking for work in September, compared to 30,600 men.

OSHA on a roll, penalizing 85 covid violators

10/22/2020
Since March, OSHA has fined and sanctioned 85 companies for covid-related safety and health violations. Total cost to employers so far: more than $1.2 million.

Pandemic has taken a toll on capacity for change

10/20/2020
The amount of change the average employee can absorb without becoming fatigued in 2020 has been cut in half compared to 2019, according to the Gartner business advisory firm.

Returning to work: Which employees are most uncomfortable … and why?

10/20/2020
As COVID cases continue to spike in parts of the country, a new survey by The Conference Board finds that only 28% of U.S. employees expect to return to the workplace before the end of 2020 and very few (only 1 in 6) say they feel very comfortable returning.

Coronavirus and employment law: 8 new answers for HR

10/15/2020
As employers have asked for clarity on some finer points of the EEOC’s COVID-related rules, the EEOC recently issued a new round of guidance. Here are eight highlights.

Restarting business travel? Plan for COVID hurdles

10/15/2020
Business travel during the pandemic is complicated and carries several restrictions and employment law considerations.

42% would take a pay cut if they could work from home

10/15/2020
Employees are putting their safety, security and personal values over money and titles according to a just-released survey by the WorldatWork total rewards association.

Survey: 34% of us are more burned out now than in 2019

10/13/2020
Drowning in work and feeling drained? Many professionals are, new research from staffing firm Robert Half shows.

‘Take home’ coronavirus suits bring new risk

10/08/2020
When employees contract covid-19 at work, their illnesses or deaths are usually covered by a state workers’ compensation system. But an employer can end up paying millions of dollars if a jury concludes a relative contracted covid-19 from a worker who got sick because the employer wasn’t following workplace safety precautions.

Business continuity: Make a plan to prepare for disasters

10/06/2020
Nimble organizations fare best when the unexpected occurs. The coronavirus crisis proved that. Being able to quickly adjust operations and staffing levels is an essential part of quickly getting your business running after danger passes.