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Dec 13, 2023
Your organization's executive leadership just announced a new initiative that you'll be responsible for sharing with your team—and you know it won't go down well. Even...
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Dec 11, 2023
Many of us follow the tradition of making personal resolutions for the new year. But should you also make resolutions for the workplace? A lot of us spend more time in...
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Dec 08, 2023
Depending on how many people you employ, you may—or may not—have to follow certain federal laws. Do you know how many employees a business must have to be "covered by"...
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Dec 08, 2023
New Alabama Law Exempts Overtime Pay from State Taxation
Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, hourly paid employees in Alabama will not pay any state income tax on their overtime pay.
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Dec 08, 2023
Employers added a few more jobs than expected in November, according to latest employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). A total of 199,000 new jobs were created, up from October's 150,000 but down significantly from September's revised level of 262,000. The unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent.
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Dec 08, 2023
While many businesses focus on boosting workplace diversity, their inclusion efforts fall behind. With 2024 on the horizon, workplace and inclusion experts have offered recommendations for strengthening inclusion in the workplace.
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Dec 08, 2023
Can employers make workers remove religious items from their workstations? Can an employee continue to be reimbursed from a health care flexible spending account if they are on leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act? SHRM President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, answers HR questions each week for USA Today.
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Dec 08, 2023
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a plaintiff's claims at summary judgment that stemmed from when she was reprimanded and fired after reporting sexual harassment.
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Dec 07, 2023
The first major bipartisan overhaul of the nation's workforce training and development system was announced Dec. 7.
The first major bipartisan overhaul of the...
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Dec 07, 2023
Dry promotions happen when workers get a title change and additional responsibilities, but no salary increase. Employers should emphasize the career and professional development these opportunities offer, to mitigate the lack of a pay raise.
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Dec 07, 2023
When older workers make vague assertions that they'd like to retire, immediately asking them to specify when may not be the best approach. Ignoring their assertions isn't either. Following up later with low-key questions might be preferable.
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Dec 07, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case on Dec. 6 that will determine whether involuntary job transfers can constitute discrimination in some circumstances.
The court focused on whether tangible harm is required in order to prove discrimination. Examples of harm would be getting less pay, less promotion potential, lower rank or unfavorable hours.
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Dec 07, 2023
States reported that 220,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Dec. 2, an increase of 1,000 from the previous week's revised level.
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Dec 07, 2023
Casino workers in Detroit and Las Vegas recently struck deals with casino operators to raise wages and enhance benefits. On Dec. 2, the Detroit Casino Council, a group of five unions, voted to ratify a new contract with MGM Grand Detroit, operated by MGM Resorts. The workers ended their 47-day strike.
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Dec 07, 2023
For the first time in two years, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on Dec. 6 published its regulatory agenda. The Department of Labor also issued a regulatory agenda.
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Dec 07, 2023
A public-sector union allegedly violated an employee's First Amendment rights when it denied her request to stop paying union dues, according to a recent ruling from the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Dec 07, 2023
New York City is the first major U.S. city to implement a minimum pay rate for app-based restaurant delivery workers. Delivery platform companies should immediately pay delivery workers the minimum pay rate of at least $17.96 per hour.
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Dec 07, 2023
College athletes eventually may be compensated following proposed National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) reforms to enhance student-athletes' financial opportunities.
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Dec 06, 2023
Experts say now is the time to ramp up communication about flexible spending account deadlines and remind workers to deplete remaining FSA cash.
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Dec 06, 2023
Draft legislation has been published by the U.K. government that will amend the Equality Act 2010 as of Jan. 1, 2024. This article explains key changes.
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Dec 06, 2023
Google recently settled a 2016 lawsuit alleging that it used illegal practices to stop employees from complaining about the workplace. The lawsuit claimed the company's confidentiality policies were unlawful.
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Dec 06, 2023
The U.K. government has issued new draft legislation and its response to its recent holiday, work time and Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 consultation.
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Dec 06, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court recently put an end to a delivery driver's case against UPS for allegedly denying him disability accommodations that he requested.
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Dec 05, 2023
HR Magazine's digital edition.
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Dec 05, 2023
Job openings fell by 617,000 in October, to 8.7 million, their lowest point since early 2021, according to the monthly JOLTS report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Dec 05, 2023
A group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation Dec. 5 that would allow students, for the first time, to apply for Pell Grants for short-term workforce training programs.
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Dec 05, 2023
Hotel employees were entitled to payment for accrued vacation promptly after they were laid off without a specific return date, not when their employment was formally terminated months later, according to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Dec 05, 2023
A former employee was ordered to pay $1.7 million to his former employer. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that the ex-employee had breached his employment contract with the former employer.
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Dec 05, 2023
Recent Supreme Court cases and changing cultural attitudes have resulted in a blurrier line between work and religious practice. How can employers best navigate this situation?
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Dec 05, 2023
A majority of working professionals say corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become more important at their organizations since 2022, even as they say their employer's motivation around CSR has changed from "doing the right thing" to instead being motivated by customer feedback, government mandates and public perception.
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Dec 05, 2023
Workplace theft comes in many forms and is hard to stop, but employers can reduce it by taking a wide range of proactive steps, running surveillance as allowed by the law and conducting prompt investigations.
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Dec 05, 2023
Minnesota enacted a ban on noncompete agreements for employees. Nonsolicitation agreements are another tool employers can use.
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Dec 05, 2023
Train managers to hold remote workers just as accountable as onsite employees and ensure employers are listening to workers' concerns.
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Dec 05, 2023
As companies use generative artificial intelligence to drive various aspects of their business, experts are giving thought to the risks that can occur when employees use generative AI tools that haven't been sanctioned by their employer.
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Dec 05, 2023
U.S.-based global employers with operations in Germany should bear in mind that German labor laws include worker protections and other requirements that don't typically apply to domestic workforces.
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Dec 04, 2023
Below are all podcast transcripts.
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Dec 04, 2023
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed bills enacting the Freelance Isn't Free Act, extending the statute of limitations to file a lawsuit alleging unlawful discriminatory practices, and barring the inclusion of liquidated damages provisions in settlement agreements for claims of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
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Dec 04, 2023
McDonald's is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case to determine whether franchises can enforce rules against hiring another franchisor's employees within the same chain. The company is no longer using a no-poach rule in its franchise agreements.
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Dec 04, 2023
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) requested its sole remaining criminal no-poach antitrust case be dismissed, signifying that the department could be shifting away from its promised heavy enforcement of all no-poaching arrangements.
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Dec 04, 2023
Human resources professionals searching for guidance on managing artificial intelligence should pay attention to the Biden administration's Oct. 30 executive order that seeks to manage the risks of AI and reap its benefits.
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Dec 04, 2023
Since blockbuster GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy burst on the scene as a weight-loss aid phenomenon, employers have been mulling whether or not to cover their costs for employees. Now a new survey of employers reveals just how many are covering these drugs for weight loss—and how much they are paying.
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Dec 04, 2023
Weight-based harassment and discrimination are real—and getting worse. Listening to employees is a good start to addressing it.
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Dec 04, 2023
California's privacy agency is reviewing draft regulations on automated decision-making technology that would, among other things, govern the use of AI and automated tools in the workplace.
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Dec 04, 2023
Many employees downplay their identities to fit into mainstream corporate cultures, also known as "covering." Learn about the dangers of this growing phenomenon and how HR professionals can foster an environment free of covering.
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Dec 04, 2023
One of the most significant changes in the recent proposed rule regarding the H-1B visa program is the proposal to modify the lottery registration selection system to reduce fraud in the first step of the H-1B process.
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Dec 04, 2023
USCIS is proposing to significantly modify the regulatory definition of a "specialty occupation," the standard used to determine if a position qualifies for H-1B sponsorship.
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Dec 01, 2023
Black, Hispanic and Native American women experience lower pay and a lack of representation in executive positions in federal jobs, according to new research by the federal government.
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Dec 01, 2023
The California Privacy Protection Agency unveiled draft automated decision-making technology regulations that would set forth new protections for employees and consumers.
The draft regulations would govern businesses' use of such technology by requiring pre-use notice to job applicants and employees, reinforcing rights to opt out of and access information about businesses' use of automated tools, and requiring businesses to conduct risk assessments.
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Dec 01, 2023
Health insurance industry monoliths Cigna and Humana are in talks for a cash-and-stock deal that would merge the two into a "blockbuster" partnership that could be finalized by the end of the year, according to news reports.
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Dec 01, 2023
Health insurance industry monoliths Cigna and Humana are in talks for a cash-and-stock deal that would merge the two into a "blockbuster" partnership that could be finalized by the end of the year, according to news reports.
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Dec 01, 2023
Five months after the U.S. Supreme Court banned affirmative action in higher education admissions, research shows that the political rhetoric and lawsuits that ensued after the ruling are changing the landscape of inclusion, equity and diversity in the workplace.
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Dec 01, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) and others around the world are observing World AIDS Day on Dec. 1. Approximately 1.2 million Americans have HIV, and there is a disproportionate impact on Black, Latino and LGBTQ communities, according to HIV.gov.
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Dec 01, 2023
Do employers have to make their employees aware of open positions? Is it detrimental to your career to make a lateral move into a different department? SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, answers HR questions each week for USA Today.
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Dec 01, 2023
How should human resources deal with an employee who takes excessive sick leave?
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Dec 01, 2023
Sandra Day O'Connor, the first female Supreme Court justice, died Dec. 1 at the age of 93. She occupied a powerful role on the court in a number of employment law cases, including a significant sexual harassment decision.
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Nov 30, 2023
Get ready for new regulations on AI at the federal, state and local levels.
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Nov 30, 2023
Generative AI large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 and Bard have astonishing capabilities. But they also present potential risks—perhaps ones we haven't even...
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Nov 30, 2023
?Congratulations on achieving the huge professional accomplishment of earning your SHRM certification! The next phase of your SHRM certification journey is all about recertification. To start a successful recertification journey, we recommend you take these steps.
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Nov 30, 2023
The Cour de Cassation—the French Supreme Court—has delivered a number of rulings on the subject of paid leave.
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Nov 30, 2023
Gamification offers an option that can help make the open enrollment process more interesting to employees and, in the process, boost their understanding and utilization of available benefits.
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Nov 30, 2023
Research funded by the Society for Industrial/Organizational Psychology Foundation focused on how workplace incivility (e.g., being ignored, ostracized or ridiculed by a colleague) relates to perceived interpersonal racial discrimination.
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Nov 30, 2023
Union organizing will be a primary goal for big labor in 2024. While many employers don't want unions, the threat of union organizing can help companies take employee concerns more seriously.
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Nov 30, 2023
Congressional lawmakers are considering competing bills with different views on union rights for workers.
At a U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee hearing on Nov. 30, Republicans favored the National Right to Work Act, which would prevent labor unions from requiring workers to pay union dues if they don't want to belong to the union.
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Nov 30, 2023
New York has joined the growing number of states that have enacted clean slate legislation that will automatically seal certain criminal records. The new law will require employers to review any hiring processes related to an applicant's criminal history.
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Nov 30, 2023
Take the guesswork out of the recertification process for maintaining your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential. When you see the SHRM Recertification Provider seal, you know these programs have been preapproved for professional development credits. Here are the latest companies to be approved as SHRM Recertification Providers. Congratulations!
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Nov 30, 2023
SHRM has launched new specialty credentials in partnership with the California Institute of Technology's Center for Technology and Management Education. These credentials will position you as a future-thinking HR professional immersed in data analytics that influence strategic thinking.
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Nov 30, 2023
As you prepare to take the SHRM-CP or the SHRM-SCP, focus on the days immediately preceding your testing appointment and test day itself—so you can center yourself, put aside negative thinking and be ready when test day arrives. These tips from your peers in SHRM chapters and state councils will help you find your inner calm and perspective.
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Nov 30, 2023
?Looking for a convenient and close-to-home or close-to-work option to earn professional development credits (PDCs) to recertify your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP? SHRM's chapter network—composed of over 550 chapters nationwide—and the 53 SHRM state councils across the U.S. offer programs, seminars, conferences and other opportunities to earn PDCs.
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Nov 30, 2023
A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regional official recently dismissed claims that Tesla illegally fired employees at a Buffalo, N.Y., factory in order to stop union organizing.
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Nov 30, 2023
While there is no legal obligation to assist employees in financial difficulties, it is often in an employer's commercial interest to help them. Fortunately, there are some simple things that employers can do to reduce the financial burden on employees.
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Nov 30, 2023
?States reported that 218,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Nov. 25, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's revised level.
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Nov 29, 2023
When employers give holiday gifts to employees, it may have tax ramifications for the employee.
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Nov 29, 2023
Does remote work hurt productivity? Two experts debate the issue.
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Nov 29, 2023
It can be common for hiring managers to inadvertently scare away job candidates during the interview process. Here's how to avoid waving red flags.
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Nov 29, 2023
Not to be outdone by its Big Tech rivals, Amazon announced its own AI-powered workplace assistant.
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Nov 29, 2023
There are many reasons why employers may choose not to report their nonbinary employees on the EEO-1 form. But from an employee relations standpoint, employers might want to identify employees as nonbinary not only on the EEO-1 form, but other forms.
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Nov 29, 2023
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) recently released proposed rules to give banks and credit unions more flexibility to hire people who have committed relatively minor crimes.
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Nov 29, 2023
Lawmakers Debate Change to Overtime Salary Threshold at a House commitee hearing.
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Nov 28, 2023
Experts say HR leaders who want to make a difference for Indigenous communities should offer more mental health resources and expanded leave policies.
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Nov 28, 2023
New York enacted a law to restrict certain terms from being included in nondisclosure and nondisparagement agreements involving claims of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. It expanded the law to cover not only claims involving discrimination, but also claims involving "discriminatory harassment and retaliation."
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Nov 28, 2023
Claims for defamation, malicious prosecution and infliction of emotional distress filed by a delivery driver after he was reported to his employer and local law enforcement on suspicion of stealing product from shipments were properly dismissed at the summary judgment stage, a federal appeals court recently decided.
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Nov 28, 2023
An employer might not have to pay for work that is not integral to the employee's job and is not properly recorded by the employee, according to a recent decision by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Nov 28, 2023
Coaches build self-confidence in those they mentor, writes columnist Paul Falcone. Providing rolling, real-time feedback on the various dimensions of performance, including conduct, reliability, collaboration, agility and innovation, creates opportunities for managers to focus on strengths and goals, not just historical job performance.
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Nov 28, 2023
Companies are leveraging data to produce critical insights into future HR trends.
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Nov 28, 2023
End-of-year bonuses, extra paid time off and child care benefits are among what's trending in the workplace for the holidays.
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Nov 28, 2023
A group of Republican lawmakers recently took steps to scrap the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL's) final rule updating the prevailing wages for construction workers on federal contracts. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act on Nov. 15. So far, 22 U.S. Representatives have signed on.
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Nov 28, 2023
Most U.S. retailers are planning to hire at least some workers for this year's holiday shopping season. How can employers hire qualified Santas, elves, gift wrappers and light installers, not to mention seasonal sales associates and cashiers? Here's advice from the experts.
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Nov 28, 2023
A promotion may not always be welcomed. Here's how you can decide if it's right for you.
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Nov 27, 2023
Middle management is one of the most maligned roles in an organization, and the job comes with a host of unique challenges. But it's also one of the most important positions, helping turn an organization's strategic vision into reality, guiding team performance and nurturing talent.
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