Tech skills will be a requirement for most jobs in the following years, said a U.S. Labor Dept. official. | Continue reading
Republican lawmakers in both chambers are urging Trump to stop issuing new H-1B visas for one year or until the economy recovers-- whichever comes first. The request arrives at the same as a new study that says the H-1B program pays workers less than Americans. | Continue reading
Workday reported a nearly 30% revenue increase for its most recent fiscal year. But in a meeting with financial analysts, the firm's top executives discussed the issues raised by the coronavirus. They included a canceled internal sales meeting and greater use of virtual technolog … | Continue reading
As the coronavirus outbreak continues, research groups urge businesses to begin pandemic planning to prepare for a potential disruption to business. They warn that it can have impacts that last for a long duration. Gartner advises HR to take the lead on this. | Continue reading
With the U.S. House impeachment hearings underway, interest in politics is high. Indeed, political discussions at work have been increasing since the last presidential election, raising the risk that ideological leanings may be considered in hiring employees. | Continue reading
Illinois has adopted what may be the nation's first law governing AI in video hiring and automated interviewing platforms. Illinois has been a leader in privacy law, and the legislation may win adoption in other states. | Continue reading
In the age of employee activism, Ford's strategy to understand corporate culture includes listening to employees and encouraging their feedback. It is using employee feedback to inform how it responds to big issues. | Continue reading
The closing of MyPayrollHR affected the payrolls of thousands of employers and their workers. Employers scrambled to figure out what happened, and discovered those answers won't be coming anytime soon. | Continue reading
An age discrimination lawsuit is a major issue for tech firms and could impact how HR departments operate. Take Google's recent settlement, which requires wide-ranging impacts on recruiting, oversight and management. | Continue reading
Amazon's fastest growing occupation is data mapping specialist. But this is a job that seems specific to the firm's speedy delivery goals. Its No. 2 occupation, in terms of growth, is data scientist. | Continue reading
Retiring baby boomers may be a leading reason for soaring sales of AR and VR tools. Organizations want to retain the knowledge of exiting workers. It doesn't hurt that the AR and VR tool learning curve is quick and easy. | Continue reading
The H-1B work visa program is seeing major changes. Employers will save on costs by entering the visa lottery without having to file a completed petition, thanks to electronic registration system. | Continue reading
The federal shutdown will create some challenges for HR managers. Workforce engagement levels will likely fall, and turnover may increase. Most primed to leave may be millennials. | Continue reading