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This article was produced in partnership with The Mintable. There’s an art to being a great manager – but throw in remote working, and the challenges of leadership become very different. Over the last few years, the ability to work remotely has become a primary expectation for most employees. Offering remote working can work wonders […]

During the peak of the pandemic, over 120,000 businesses temporarily shuttered, causing the unemployment rate to soar with more than 30 million U.S. workers jobless. Since then, the situation has improved for workers and from January 2020 job opportunities have increased while unemployment figures have slowly declined. Remarkably, in 2022, employers managed to create an

The Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released a technical assistance document focused on preventing discrimination against job seekers and workers. The guide explains the application of key established aspects of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to an employer’s use of automated systems, including those that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI). “As employers increasingly turn

The manufacturing industry is currently undergoing a massive shift as it responds to rapidly evolving customer demands, technological advancements, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing labor shortages. In order to navigate these changes and remain competitive, manufacturers are increasingly turning to “smart manufacturing” solutions that leverage intelligent automation and cloud-based modern workforce management practices to optimize operations and

The COVID-19 presumption in section 3212.88 of California’s Labor Code did not apply because there was not enough evidence to prove that a deceased employee contracted the virus during an outbreak at the workplace, a recent ruling said. The case of Garcia vs. U.S. Bank; Old Republic arose when a banker who worked at U.S. Bank’s Signal Hill branch

A panel of the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board of California recently found that a woman claiming benefits was an employee at the time of her alleged injury and that the going and coming rule did not bar her claim. The case of Orberg vs. Inter Sources, Inc.; State Farm Fire and Casualty Company arose from a written

The biggest retention mistake you’re currently making? It’s making assumptions around employee expectations. That’s according to Leanna Bautista, chief people officer at New York-based entertainment giant TouchTunes. Speaking with HRD, the seasoned people leader says that HR practitioners need to start talking to their employees in order to understand what’s actually important to them – and

East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc., one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers, has just been hit a significant legal setback – over the time its workers took to put on protective gear and shower. A federal jury returned a verdict of over $22 million against the company, marking the largest award under the Fair Labor

Telecommunications company Vodafone has announced that it will be eliminating 11,000 roles in a bid to “simplify” its operations. In a statement, the telecommunications firm said it will carry out “11,000 role reductions planned over three years, with both HQ and local markets simplification.” The company, which has businesses in 21 countries, employs over 104,000

Remote and hybrid work is not always rainbows and butterflies, judging by the results of a recent survey. While 58% of working parents say the increased flexibility in their schedules are a source of fulfillment and relief, it can also be a source of isolation, reports Bright Horizons, a provider of early education and child