“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” — Jimmy Johnson
Author: HRDOORWAY
Key HR topics for the 2nd half of 2025 are strategic workforce planning and adapting to the evolving skills landscape. This includes addressing the skills gap, potentially through skills-based hiring and continuous learning programs, as well as navigating the impact of AI and automation on the workplace. Another important area is employee well-being and mental...
The noise of work is hard to ignore. Between relentless notifications, always-on visibility, and meetings that rarely justify their own invites, we’re more and more disillusioned with what we want from our jobs, or how to find a happy medium. Instead of doubling down, many are opting out. Across industries, mid-career professionals are walking away from rigid...
When it comes to background checks, this mantra can save your organization from severe legal consequences: Know the rules, then choose the right tool. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) imposes strict requirements on certain types of background screening, but not every situation falls under its umbrella. As litigation is on the rise and regulators are paying...
Recent changes to Form I-9 and E-Verify include updated language to reflect statutory changes and the introduction of remote document verification for some employers. Additionally, E-Verify is implementing multi-factor authentication to enhance account security. Key Changes and Updates: Updated Language: The selection "A noncitizen authorized to work" on Form I-9 and E-Verify will be updated...
After more than three decades providing employers legal counsel and litigation representation, I’ve seen (and helped prevent) a great deal of conflict at the workplace. What’s important for every employer to keep in mind is that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Successful employers that stay mindful of pitfalls can better...
AI in Human Resources (HR) leverages technologies like machine learning and natural language processing to automate and enhance various HR tasks, from recruitment and onboarding to employee engagement and performance management. It helps improve efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and provide more personalized and data-driven solutions for both HR professionals and employees. Here's a more detailed...
HHS cuts show the perils of gutting HR staff during layoffs Laid-off HHS employees with questions about benefits, severance, or seeking new employment may have trouble finding answers due to HR department cuts. Human resources professionals across Health and Human Services (HHS) agencies were laid off last week, part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s...
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race and sex. Different treatment based on race, sex, or another protected characteristic can be unlawful discrimination, no matter which employees are harmed. Title VII’s protections apply equally to all racial, ethnic, and national origin groups, as...
The 86th annual edition of the tournament will begin on March 18, 2025, and will conclude with the championship game on April 7, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. Don’t forget to fill out your brackets!