It has been ten years since a Jimmy John’s employee leaked a copy of a noncompete agreement that the company required employees (including store-level employees such as sandwich makers and delivery drivers) to sign. The noncompete restricted employees from performing any services for a business which derived more than 10% of its revenue from selling […]
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Navigating the Unsettled Noncompete Landscape
It has been ten years since a Jimmy John’s employee leaked a copy of a noncompete agreement that the company required employees (including store-level employees such as sandwich makers and delivery drivers) to sign. The noncompete restricted employees from performing any services for a business which derived more than 10% of its revenue from selling […]
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The Rise of Quiet Vacationing: How Managers Can Encourage PTO Without Losing Productivity
In the modern workplace, the concept of “quiet quitting” has taken on a new form: “quiet vacationing.” A recent Harris Poll highlights that more than half of Gen Z and millennials quietly took time off without formally requesting PTO during the July Fourth holiday week. As this trend gains traction, it’s clear that employees are […]
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The Role of HR in Managing AI and Mitigating Bias
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the workplace, particularly in recruitment and management. HR professionals are at the forefront of integrating these technologies while ensuring that their organizations remain compliant with the evolving legal landscape. While the adoption of AI promises to enhance HR efficiency, it also introduces potential risks, including bias and discrimination. Your role […]
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Latest Hiring Trends Show Experience Taking a Back Seat to Potential
For several years now, finding and hiring talent has been top of mind for employers. But the picture is changing. Often, there are still more open jobs than qualified employees to fill them, but at least some studies show a shift in employers’ priorities. With the pandemic largely in the rear view, employers are working […]
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Building a Culture of Compliance: Best Practices for Protecting Whistleblowers
Whistleblower protections are crucial for maintaining ethical standards and ensuring employee compliance within organizations. Whistleblowers play a vital role in uncovering misconduct that might otherwise stay hidden, thereby safeguarding the integrity and reputation of the company. Despite the significant risks whistleblowers face, their actions are essential in promoting transparency and accountability. HR departments have a […]
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Keeping Up with Gen Z: Moving Beyond Stereotypes
With Gen Z, born from the late 1990s to the early 2010s, poised to overtake Baby Boomers in the full-time workforce by the end of 2024, employers stand at a significant crossroads. As Gen Z surpasses Baby Boomers in representation, their vocal and values-driven nature is set to transform workplace norms. While Gen Zers bring […]
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Ask the Expert: How Do Employers Navigate FLSA Onboarding Requirements?
Question: What is considered compensable time during the onboarding process under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)—for example, time completing paperwork before the start date as well as time reviewing policies and procedures and completing training? Answer: Employee onboarding involves incorporating new employees into the organization by providing necessary knowledge and skills to succeed. As […]
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Faces of HR: How One HR Pro Cultivates Connections and Careers
Becky Cantieri’s journey to the top of the HR world began, unexpectedly, on the sales floor of a Nordstrom department store. While pursuing her undergraduate and graduate degrees, Cantieri honed her skills in customer service, sales, and HR, laying the foundation for a career dedicated to creating exceptional employee experiences. Her passion for helping people […]
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Balancing Flexibility, Fairness and Business Needs: Recruiting Remote Workers for In-Office Roles
The war over return-to-office (RTO) policies rages on, as many employers continue the push to bring remote staff back into the office while employees largely resist those efforts. While the employer-employee dynamic is the main face of the RTO battle, there’s another key element that deserves attention: recruiter-job candidate. While it’s not easy for employers […]
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3 Key Steps to Bridge the Leadership Gap in Your Organization
In today’s tight labor market, job-hopping has become a common practice. Research shows nearly half (46%) of professionals are considering quitting their jobs this year in pursuit of better career opportunities, a figure higher than the 40% who said the same ahead of 2021’s Great Resignation. Business and HR leaders often frown upon this job-hopping […]
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Finding Your Balance Amid Surge of Pay Transparency Laws
The 2023 and 2024 legislative landscape witnessed a surge in states and cities implementing diverse pay transparency requirements. Despite the progress in recent years in reducing the wage gap, gender pay disparities persist, with current studies indicating that women—particularly women of color—earn only 84 cents for every dollar earned by men. Pay transparency laws aim […]
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EntertainHR: Helping Haverford – What Parks and Recreation Teaches Us About Employee Terminations
Parks and Recreation is a beloved mockumentary sitcom that focuses on the lives of several employees of the fictional Pawnee, Indiana’s Parks and Recreation Department. One of those characters is the sarcastic and entrepreneurial Tom Haverford, played by Aziz Ansari. Throughout the series, Tom embarks on several business ventures. One of his business ventures, Rent-A-Swag, […]
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How Much Are Companies Spending on Employee Training in the US?
In today’s competitive business landscape, investing in employee learning, development and training is crucial for maintaining a skilled and motivated workforce. Companies in the US are increasingly recognizing the value of such investments, dedicating significant resources to enhance their employees’ skills and overall performance. Average Investment in Employee Training On average, companies in the US […]
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Empowering Inclusion: Enhancing Accessibility in Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities
As an HR professional, your role in shaping an inclusive workplace is pivotal. Embracing diversity enriches the company culture and drives innovation by incorporating a wide range of perspectives. Making job opportunities accessible to people with disabilities is not just about compliance with regulations; it’s about actively pursuing a diverse and capable workforce. Crafting Accessible […]
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2024’s Immigration Developments Will Have Impact on Employment
Over the past few years, there have been much higher rates of immigration than had previously been projected. In 2019, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)—which is tasked with providing independent, nonpartisan analysis of economic and budgetary issues to support the Congressional budget process—estimated that net immigration in 2023 would total one million people. Now that […]
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