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 […]

Appeals Court Blocks Ruling that Jeopardized Preventive Care Coverage In a major victory for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on May 15 temporarily blocked a March district court ruling that jeopardized cost-sharing required by the ACA for preventive care services. The blocked ruling would have allowed employers to […]

Performance Appraisal Bombshells: Delivering Bad News Performance reviews are essential for assessing employee performance and giving feedback that can help them improve. But, let’s face it – performance reviews can be uncomfortable. Especially when it comes to delivering bad news. For managers, introducing negative feedback during a performance review can be daunting. After all, no […]