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Training a key indicator of effective organizational culture

08/28/2023
A full 83% of survey respondents from 439 organizations said training and learning facilitation had a positive influence on their workplace’s culture.

How to spot toxic behavior and biases before they become problematic

08/25/2023
Toxic behavior continues to find its way into the workplace. To combat this toxic culture, Catherine Mattice, CEO and founder of Civility Partners, outlined ways to identify toxic behavior in those you manage and tips to effectively eliminate toxicity entirely by challenging biases through her presentation “Being an Ally to Create an Inclusive Workplace” at SHRM ‘23.

Beware bias claims if you use AI to screen applicants

08/23/2023
If you use AI to screen applicants, watch out! The EEOC is primed to spot evidence of AI-caused discrimination.

5 things to know about the tech that’s transforming recruiting

08/21/2023
The recruiting profession is in the midst of a transformative shift, driven by the impact of technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation. That’s exciting news for recruiters and job-seekers alike, but a great deal of uncertainty remains. Here’s what’s important to know about the technology that is transforming recruiting.

OSHA begins injury prevention push for high-risk environments

08/21/2023
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced a new National Emphasis Program focusing on preventing workplace hazards in warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers and high-risk retail establishments like hardware stores and supermarkets.

Federal AI in employment legislation may be coming

08/21/2023
The No Robot Bosses Act would prohibit employers from exclusively relying on AI when making hiring, promotion or other employment decisions. In addition, it would require periodic testing to prevent bias from influencing AI processes and built-in bias.

Aug. 24: America’s sickest day of the year

08/21/2023
Parsing data gathered from 2018 to 2022, Flamingo Leave Tracker found February was the sickest month of the year, when the average employer saw 10% of staff take days off work due to illness.

6 tips for writing a mobile phone policy for your workplace

08/16/2023
Have you been tasked with writing mobile device workplace policies for your organization? If so, you need to know what and what not to include to ensure the policy is not only effective but also lenient enough that your staff will want to go along with it. Here are six useful tips for developing a cell phone policy that will improve productivity without sacrificing morale.

1 in 4 workers currently looking for a new job; half would jump ship by year-end

08/14/2023
The unemployment rate dipped slightly in July, down a 10th of a percent to 3.5%. That means it’s still a sellers’ market, and workers continue to take notice.

Review work rules in light of NLRB’s new pro-employee ruling

08/14/2023
As political winds shift, so do National Labor Relations Board rulings. Nowhere has this been more apparent than in the realm of cases addressing worker rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.