Starbucks’ Secrets for Building Culture Through Everyday Rituals
Coffee is more than just a beverage — it’s a cornerstone of workplace culture. Sandy Roberts, Starbucks’ director of cultural leadership, joins host Nicole Belyna,...
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DE Talk | Cutting Through the Noise with AI-Powered Recruitment
Season 7 • Bonus In this episode of the DE Talk podcast, host Shannon Offord, VP of Partnerships at DirectEmployers,
DOL Launches Open Portal Designed to Enhance Labor Data Access
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently rolled out an open data portal at data.dol.gov, which the department says...
An employee worked 816 hours of overtime. The employer still didn’t owe it.
Can an employee secretly rack up overtime and sue for it later? The Fifth Circuit says not without proof that the employer knew or should have known about those hours. TL;DR: The Fifth Circuit affirmed a defense verdict in a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime case because the employee
Shawn Aulgur: A Happy Accident Leads From the Private Sector to Public Service
Shawn Aulgur spent 25 years working in HR for an accessibility lift manufacturer in the Kansas City area before...
Neuroscience Tips To Thrive In Later-Career Work with Dr. David Rock
Your brain doesn’t “age out” of growth. With Dr. David Rock of the Neuroleadership Institute, Pauline James unpacks the...
What is Section 503 and How Do I Comply? A Guide for Federal Contractors
The post What is Section 503 and How Do I Comply? A Guide for Federal Contractors appeared first on DirectEmployers
Training Managers on Documentation and Performance Issues
Are you confident in your company’s workflows for performance management? If you aren’t, you’r e not alone. According to...
Can employers make employees sign a contract shortening the time to bring Title VII and ADEA claims?
Some employers try. The Fourth Circuit just explained why that trick doesn’t work for these federal discrimination claims. TL;DR: The Fourth Circuit held that employers cannot contractually shorten the time employees have to file discrimination lawsuits under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) or the
Study: Younger Workers More Willing to Leave Over Lack of Wellness Support
New research suggests that more than half of millennials and Gen Z-age employees would be willing to leave their...
Employee Training: 4 Testing Options
Discover the key elements of employee training that ensure learning and growth through comprehensive evaluation strategies. The post Employee Training: 4 Testing Options appeared first on hr bartender.
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
Attract A-Players & Avoid the Dunning-Kruger Hiring Trap with Greg Cleary
Greg Cleary is a business coaching expert with over 20 years of experience helping leadership teams achieve their goals....
EEOC Warns 500 Companies Over DEI Compliance: What Your Business Must Review Now
A ndrea Lucas, chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), recently sent a letter to the 500 largest companies...
6 Learning Styles and Why Learners Need to Know Them
Dive into 6 different learning styles to find out how visual, audio, and kinesthetic methods influence your learning and retention. The post 6 Learning Styles and Why Learners Need to Know Them appeared first on hr bartender.
The Growth Strategy Hiding Inside Delegation with Brad Federman
Most leaders think delegation is about getting things off their plate. Brad Federman, author of Never Delegate Again, argues...