Julie Cook Ramirez
Julie Cook Ramirez is a Rockford, Ill.-based journalist and copywriter covering all aspects of human resources. She can be reached at [email protected].
ICE Ramps Up Employer Audits
In the face of increased action by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, employers seek compliance with U.S. immigration law.
Apps Help Anonymously Report Sexual Harassment
A new wave of tech tools enables victims of sexual harassment to make anonymous reports.
HSAs and Healthy Retirements
New research finds that many Americans are unaware they can use health savings accounts to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement.
Training Troubles
A new study raises serious concerns about employers’ lack of initiatives to prepare workers to be effective, experts say.
The Future of Feedback
Continuous feedback is all the rage in performance management. Is it really the “new normal” or just a grand experiment?
The Trouble with Training
A new study opens a serious dialogue about the state of U.S. workplace training.
Inside the EEOC’s Strategic Plan
The EEOC’s new Strategic Plan features a heightened focus on sexual harassment and a commitment to education.
When Nature Strikes
As natural disasters occur with increasing frequency, employers are challenged to ensure worker safety while keeping up operations.
Employers Expanding Equality
A record number of employers are achieving high marks on the Corporate Equality Index as they work to address the needs of a changing workforce.
Better Air, More Productivity?
A new study adds to the growing body of research linking indoor pollution with a reduction in productivity.
