The West Coast port operators and the union for dockworkers have finally reached a bargaining agreement after prolonged negotiations and a slowdown in work from some of the dockworkers. This agreement marks a significant milestone in the on-going labor dispute between the two sides, and it signals the end of a difficult period for the […]

Workplace Violence Prevention Rules are Coming for California Employers As the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) moves closer to finalizing its workplace violence prevention standard applicable to general industry, a new legislative proposal is looming that could mandate far-reaching workplace violence prevention requirements for California employers. It’s no secret that workplace violence […]

In the HR technology space, it’s no secret that innovation is key. This is why the annual SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup competition is such an important event. It highlights the most innovative HR technology startups, and this year one of the finalists is Inuka, based in Amsterdam. Inuka is a software platform that helps […]

The startling statistic that “half of neurodivergent workers want to quit their jobs—or already have” is an important reminder for Human Resources professionals. Despite the fact that neurodivergent conditions are incredibly common—with twenty percent of all adults in the United States having at least one neurodivergent condition—the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent workers in the […]

Pay Equity Going ‘Mainstream’: Could This Help Close the Racial Pay Gap? The perceived value of a person’s worth is often based on their occupation, rather than their ability or their experience in their field. In today’s job market, too often it is the case that an individual’s pay rate is lower than their peers […]