An analysis reveals a significant surge in working days lost to asthma and respiratory illnesses since the pandemic, with official UK figures showing a 153% increase from 2020 to 2022. The total working days lost escalated from 6.4 million in 2020 to 16.2 million in 2022. Concurrently, the
Northwestern University recently reported an 88% year-over-year decline in complaints of antisemitic discrimination or harassment as of November 2024. This surprising and noteworthy statistic marks significant progress amidst heightened scrutiny and numerous investigations into the
The latest overhaul of Form I-9 by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has important implications for companies across the nation. This document is crucial for verifying employee identity and work authorization, and the recent changes announced on April 2 have generated
A significant settlement has been reached involving the Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center in California, which has agreed to pay $195,000 to resolve allegations of pay discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) found that the health center paid a female physician
In today's fast-paced, constantly evolving business environment, trust between employers and employees is more crucial than ever. Companies are increasingly seen as reliable institutions, often more trusted than government bodies, according to surveys from Edelman and MetLife. These studies
In a rapidly evolving job market demanding accuracy and efficiency in hiring processes, HireVue has unveiled its vision for skills-first, candidate-centric hiring at the Horizon Conference. This event introduced significant advancements in hiring technology to industry leaders from prominent
In today's interview, we have the pleasure of speaking with Sofia Khaira, a specialist in diversity, equity, and inclusion, who is dedicated to helping businesses enhance their talent management and development practices. Sofia, who serves as an HR expert, will be discussing a recent survey
The recruitment landscape for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Canada has grown increasingly complex. With limited resources and smaller HR teams, these businesses often face significant challenges in acquiring top talent. Strategic recruitment is essential since each new employee can
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in North American workplaces has presented both opportunities and challenges. A recent report by the American Management Association highlighted that while more organizations are incorporating AI and developing governance strategies, many
The Texas Supreme Court has recently issued a significant ruling that narrows the understanding of what constitutes a "disability" under the Texas Labor Code Section 21.002(6). This decision originated from the case involving Sheri Kowalski, a former employee at a Dallas hospital, who
