Companies can require COVID-19 vaccination for employees: EEOC
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 02, 2021
Employers can require workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, according to updated guidance released Friday by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Supreme Court case appears favorable toward employer in unionization dispute
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 25, 2024
The Supreme Court appeared Tuesday to be leaning in favor of coffee chain Starbucks in a union-related lawsuit against the National Labor Relations Board that could affect all types of business owners.
Fewer meetings, AI use could boost workplace productivity: report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 04, 2024
Using artificial intelligence and cutting back on meetings are two ways to help improve workplace productivity, according to the company behind recent research.
Trade secrets will be protected, even without noncompete agreements, attorneys say
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 11, 2024
Trade secrets and privileged information still will be protected from competitors, even as the Federal Trade Commission prepares to release a final rule that would bar companies from requiring employees...
Providers among recipients of $13.5 million for apprenticeships
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 18, 2023
Several long-term care providers are among the recipients that will share in $13.5 million in funding for apprenticeship programs to help expand health careers across the state of Iowa, Gov. Kim Reynolds...
Want to keep employees? Give them high-quality feedback
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 24, 2023
Providing clear feedback regarding job performance could be a key to employee retention, according to the results of a recent survey from the Textio platform.
Hiring, retaining workers starts with positive company culture
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 12, 2023
A positive company culture affects the bottom line and improves training, recruitment and retention, according to presenters at a Tuesday webinar hosted by Health Dimensions Group.
New NLRB, DOJ partnership to focus on potential employer violations of labor, antitrust laws
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 28, 2022
A new partnership between the National Labor Relations Board and Department of Justice will increase scrutiny of employer acts that could violate the National Labor Relations Act or antitrust laws, such...
Private-sector employment sees biggest jump since July: ADP
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 04, 2024
March saw the biggest jump in hiring since July 2023, according to the ADP National Employment Report Economy Lab report released Wednesday.
Companies see financial wellness programs as ways to recruit, retain workers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 23, 2023
Employers are seeing financial wellness programs — with offerings such as basic money management tools and financial planning seminars and webinars — as a means of recruiting and retaining workers,...