April’s jobs report revealed a hidden talent pool of 4.9 million
The headline number grabbed the attention, but 4.9 million underemployed Americans represent an opportunity most employers are missing.
Category: HR Director
Mechanic says Nevada Gold Mines fired him 14 days before its own deadline
Eight days of FMLA. A denied disability claim. A termination notice 14 days early
Engineer says AT&T unit fired him for flagging slurs, suspected fraud
Cleared engineer points to a tight termination timeline and a shifting reason for his firing
GM lawsuit claims forced ranking system targets older workers for termination
A 25-year engineer says the automaker built its new system to push him out
Ninth Circuit affirms Legacy Health’s vaccine mandate over religious exemption claims
The ruling puts teeth into the new ‘undue hardship’ standard – and HR leaders need to take note
Strong April jobs report masks a looming workforce crisis
The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, but economists warn of a shrinking labor pool and looming retirement...
How can HR fix a broken culture of feedback at work?
Inefficient feedback systems driving a trust gap in workplaces
Workplace misconduct hits near 7-year high as reporting confidence rises
New report reveals persisting factors behind shortfalls in employee reporting
The hiring pitch that actually lands with today’s graduates
Economic anxiety is reshaping what new graduates want from work, and salary alone won’t cut it anymore.
When to follow the pack — and when to break away
Copying credible leaders can be smart strategy — until it isn’t. Two HR executives and an economist explain why...
When to follow the pack — and when to break away
Copying credible leaders can be smart strategy — until it isn’t. Two HR executives and an economist explain why...
Wawa fired her at 57 after age bias complaints, lawsuit alleges
A senior worker says Wawa skipped its own discipline rules – then walked her out the door
Worker sues Booz Allen, says firm denied transfer and faked a threat
She pursued an EEO complaint. Hours later, the accusation hit
Tractor Supply pulled back light duty, then fired injured worker, suit alleges
She lifted a box, hurt her back, and got light duty. Then it quietly disappeared
PNC fired her over a one-letter typo. Now she’s suing for retaliation
She misspelled an aunt’s name on a bereavement form. Four days later, PNC fired her
Whistleblower says bank fired him after he flagged alleged fraud on Fed
He used the internal hotline, senior staff lost their jobs – then the bank turned on him