Resilience Building 101: How to Handle Criticism at Work
There are many facets to operating in the workplace that aren’t necessarily taught. Knowing how to handle criticism is...
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Where business travel stands one week into war in Iran
Thousands of travelers remained stranded less than one week after the US and Israel began conducting coordinated strikes on Iran, on Feb. 28. The war prompted airspace closures across the Middle East, including in major transit hubs that serve as popular transfer points for passengers on long-haul flights.Dubai, the busiest
Duke misconduct probe’s timing may show retaliation, judge rules
Suspiciously close proximity between protected activity and an adverse employment action can support such a claim, the U.S. Equal...
Florida restaurant settles EEOC sexual harassment allegations
Despite witnessing the harassment, his partners failed to stop it and fired a server because she complained, the lawsuit...
February’s job losses continue ‘whiplash’ effect for employers
The job market is flip flopping like a fish.Following an optimistic January jobs report, the labor market lost 92,000 jobs in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest employment situation report. While experts cautioned that one month of job losses should not be taken as gospel about the
Claims adjuster sues State Farm for firing during mental health leave
She alleges her supervisor assured her the job was safe — then fired her weeks l ater
Engineer sues Bloomberg LP for alleged retaliation over medical leave
Allegations include demotions after each leave, stalled pay, and HR closing his complaint
EEOC sues Schneider National for pulling offer over service dog request
The driver had federal medical clearance, nine years’ experience, and a six-pound chihuahua
World of HR: Employers grapple with a dangerous war in the Middle East
The Middle East is home to over 500million people, and industries from tech to oil. Since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on Feb. 28, some employers and governments have sought to ensure the safety of their employees in the region, which includes 17 countries.The UAE labor minister asked private
EEOC publishes guidance on using social media in reasonable accommodation process
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released new guidance on using social media to help determine if telework is a reasonable accommodation at federal agencies under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. However, one lawyer told HR Brew that employers should take caution before looking at workers’ social media.The Trump
SAP launches SmartRecruiters hiring platform integration into SuccessFactors
Big news from enterprise software giant SAP this week, as the company announced a new integration between its core HR product, SAP SuccessFactors, and SmartRecruiters, an AI-powered ATS platform the company acquired last September.The Wednesday announcement is the latest effort by SAP to integrate that ATS into its broader HCM
‘Overwhelmingly disappointing’ job losses mar February
The latest jobs report indicates that the market has essentially had zero net job creation over the past six...
Managers demonstrate below-average empathy, report finds
People in leadership positions may find that emotional detachment helps them make tough calls, according to new research from...
Labor market shock raises fresh questions for U.S. growth
Sharp reversal defies forecasts as ‘ugly’ data puts recruitment and retention strategies under the spotlight
Is a “Workaholic” Work Culture Really Good for Business?
Being a workaholic is often seen as a good thing, far better than any other addiction, and far more...
What the Starbucks Decision Means For Employer DEI Efforts
By now, you’ve likely seen coverage of the Missouri Attorney General’s lawsuit challenging Starbucks’ DEI initiatives. The opinion’s value lies in its doctrinal clarity. It illustrates how established discrimination law applies when DEI-related practices are challenged — and what employers should consider to reduce legal risk when designing and