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With the hidden costs of sick days, workers say they lie about taking time off
A culture of secrecy around mental health at work can lead workers to exaggerate physical symptoms to justify taking time off, a recent report found. By Carolyn Crist A man holds a sign at a rally in front of City Hall to show support for a paid sick leave bill on March 29, 2013, in New…
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Nearly half of workers have considered quitting over employer’s ethics, report finds
Favoritism, retaliation and performative diversity “undermine employees’ sense of safety and trust,” a Resume Now expert said. By Carolyn Crist People protest the National Park Service’s removal of the word “transgender” from the Stonewall National Monument website on Feb. 14, 2025, in New York City, N.Y. Nine percent of workers recently surveyed said diversity, equity and…
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How immigration crackdowns, ICE raids will affect recruitment in 2025
A decline in the foreign-born workforce “will keep the potential pool of workers historically tight,” Wells Fargo economists found. Caroline Colvin, Reporter In 2025, there has been no shortage of immigration news. President Donald Trump campaigned on immigration reform and is now seeing through renewed enforcement of immigration laws. For example, on Monday, the Trump…
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What Severance teaches us about the dark side of workplace culture
The hit US drama, Severance, takes us deep inside a dystopian workplace – but does it also trigger a twinge of recognition? Leadership expert Deborah Wain shares stark lessons from Apple TV’s hit drama on the realities of employee disconnection at work. If you haven’t yet jumped on the Severance hype train, let me set the stage…
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Trump executive orders torch Biden’s DEI initiatives
The 47th president promptly axed federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs after repeatedly promising to do so on the campaign trail. Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office from U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20,…
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Is favoritism at work illegal?
Woods Rogers attorneys offer a playbook for investigating employee complaints about favoritism. By Leah Stiegler and Emily Kendall Chowhan Leah M. Stiegler is a principal, and Emily Kendall Chowhan is an associate in the labor and employment practice at Woods Rogers in Richmond, Virginia. “[W]hen Brad was out, I was the best thing in the world.…
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Interview notes defeat worker’s retaliation claim, appeals court rules
In asking all candidates the same questions and ranking them according to the same criteria, Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corp. successfully showed a fair process, the court found. Emilie Shumway Editor Dive Brief: Dive Insight: The court made several observations about the interview process that shielded the employer from the worker’s claims. The interview questions were…
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40% of Gen Zers, millennials say they would quit over political differences at work
Employees are especially uncomfortable when colleagues talk politics during a business meeting, according to an Indeed/Harris Poll survey. By Laurel Kalser, Contributor Listen to the article4 min Most employees (63%) care “at least a little” about politics, and about a third (35%) admit to openly discussing politics at work, according to an online survey recently conducted by Indeed…
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Questions not to ask during an interview — and what to ask instead
Employers often fail to train hiring managers on interviewing, despite its importance, one expert said. Kathryn MoodySenior Editor Listen to the article6 min CHICAGO — The world of interviewing has changed, Lauraine Bifulco, president of Vantaggio HR, told attendees at her session during the 2024 Society for Human Resource Management Annual Conference — and employers…
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Are you instigating fear in the workplace?
Many leaders acknowledge that fear is increasingly being seen in the workplace, due to financial concerns, global instability and issues around exclusion, but other leaders may themselves be the instigators of fear. If you find yourself dreading the upcoming workweek, rest assured, you’re not alone. According to a survey conducted by LiveCareer of over 1,000 people in…
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