Category: News

Is it possible to attract or retain talent when you don’t have a big budget? After all, who wants to work where they can’t make the big bucks? Good news: Yes, you can attract and retain employees without deep pockets. What’s Up in This Episode: Attract, Retain Talent Strategy In this episode of HRMorning’s 3-Point,…

In today’s news and commentary, states tackle “stay-or-pay” contracts, a new preliminary injunction bars additional shutdown layoffs, and two federal judges order the Trump administration to fund SNAP.  Earlier this year, NLRB acting general counsel William Cowen rescinded a 2024 NLRB memo targeting “stay-or-pay” contracts. Former General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo had declared that these kinds…

Since 1919, the International Labor Organization (ILO)(now a UN specialized agency) has been setting global labor standards through a unique, tripartite process that involves not only governments but worker and employer organizations. Further, workers and employers also assist in the supervision of these standards through their participation in various committees. However, disputes over the interpretation…

Sometimes the best management lessons come from the seemingly worst bosses. While Michael Scott – the branch manager and self-proclaimed World’s Best Boss from The Office – seemed to be the furthest thing from the best, more often than not, he did the right thing in the end. Spinoff Sparks Review of Management Lessons And…

DHS ends work permit renewal grace period; Starbucks strike authorization vote; captive-audience ban case appeal

With Election Day approaching, more employees are asking about voting leave, political talk, and what’s acceptable to share at work. For HR teams, balancing legal requirements with a respectful, focused environment can be a challenge. But proactive communication and clear policies make all the difference. Election Day: Time Off to Vote For employees voting in…

Sweden’s Tesla strike enters its third year; Seattle rideshare drivers protest Waymo’s expansion in the city.

For many HR leaders, open enrollment can feel like a routine annual checklist: Update benefits documents, send reminders about plan options and selection deadlines and answer a flood of employee questions. However, this year’s open enrollment season looks different. HR leaders are juggling rising healthcare costs, complex compliance obligations and mounting employee expectations while working…

In HR, it’s rainbows, cupcakes and smiley emojis most of the time, right? Except for the HR horror stories. And we have some doozies here for you! HR pros have tales from the dark side of recruiting, retaining and listening to employees vent. And they’re often a big part of the reason HR pros are…

9th Circuit rejects challenge to NLRB’s constitutional structure; preemption challenges to state labor peace statutes