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Republican senators call on Biden to withdraw Su’s nomination for labor secretary

06/26/2023

In a letter sent to the White House on June 20, the senators decried Julie Su’s track record on a variety of workplace and organized labor issues.

3 types of employees bosses should address

06/26/2023

There’s no shortage of negative employee behaviors that can have an ill effect on the entire workplace. The problem is when the behavior is not so bad where discipline or termination is in order, but managers must do something.

Nearly 4 in 10 professionals report rising burnout

06/12/2023

Burnout is the workplace problem that just won’t go away, according to new research from employment and outplacement firm Robert Half. In a survey of more than 2,400 U.S. professionals, 38% of respondents reported being more burned out now than they were a year ago.

Improve time and priority management with these key strategies

06/09/2023

Do you constantly struggle to complete everything during the workday? Are you forced to put in overtime to complete crucial tasks? If so, you’re not alone—plenty of executives and managers need to improve their time- and priority-management skills.

The HR I.Q. Test: June ’23

06/01/2023

Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Believe it or not: Job satisfaction hits an all-time high

05/22/2023

American workers are more content than ever, according to the Conference Board’s Job Satisfaction 2023 report. The report finds improved job satisfaction in nearly all categories, with gains in non-compensation factors like work-life balance outpacing even those from improved pay and benefits.

Legal words of wisdom from LEAP 2023

05/12/2023

If you missed the annual Labor & Employment Law Advanced Practices Symposium 2023, don’t worry—the HR Specialist: Employment Law team was in Las Vegas March 29-31 to gather the best advice from the nation’s most respected employment law attorneys. More than 30 sessions covered the most relevant employment law topics. Here are some of the educational highlights.

4 strategies for strengthening internal mobility

05/10/2023

In times of low unemployment—like now, when securing talent is so difficult—internal mobility can be a godsend. Utilizing current employees in new capacities instead of recruiting outsiders saves time and money. Plus, current workers—whether promoted or transferred to new roles—already understand your mission and culture, and management knows what to expect based on past performance.

HR leaders express confidence in AI, hiring and engagement

05/10/2023

Will artificial intelligence be a boom or a bust for corporate America? According to a recent survey, 65% of chief human resource officers believe AI will have a positive impact on the human capital function within the next two years.

Good news for employers? Supreme Court takes deregulation case

05/05/2023

Over four decades ago, the U.S. Supreme Court gave regulatory agencies wide discretion in interpreting the federal laws they were charged with enforcing. When the law was ambiguous, agencies were free to come up with any reasonable interpretation. That could change next year.