A Vendor Pushed Religion at a Work Dinner Recently, I had a situation with a vendor that pushed religion on me and a colleague at a work dinner. Let’s call him Sam. We were traveling out of state to visit this vendor, and on the first night the vendor’s head of sales, Bill, decided to […]

Maxwell: An Innovative HR Technology Startup Making Better Workplaces Maxwell is one of the 2023 SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup finalists, and it has certainly earned its place among the best of the best. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Maxwell is an innovative HR technology startup that is making waves in the industry by creating better […]

How to Update Benefits Policies to Better Support Indigenous Workers Indigenous workers are a valuable part of the global workforce, yet they often face unique challenges in the workplace. Indigenous workers may face discrimination, a lack of access to resources, and cultural barriers. It is the responsibility of employers to ensure that their workplace is […]

Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Steady The weekly jobless claims report is an important economic indicator for assessing the health of the labor market. This week, the U.S. Department of Labor released its report for the week ending May 27, which showed a slight increase of 2,000 from the previous week. This is the second week […]

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently proposed a pilot program for small employers to remotely verify I-9 forms. This news has the potential to drastically change how Human Resources (HR) professionals across the country manage I-9 compliance. Remotely verifying I-9s is beneficial for both employers and employees because it streamlines the onboarding process […]