Tom Starner
Tom Starner is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia who has been covering the human resource space and all of its component processes for over two decades. He can be reached at [email protected].
A new federal pregnancy law is now in effect; what HR needs to know
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act shifts hardship proof from employee to employer, giving pregnant workers a legal advantage.
Bracing for layoffs? 4 considerations to help avoid litigation
As more employers turn to mass layoffs, the odds of litigation go up. But there are steps HR can take to help avoid a legal mess.
What HR needs to know today about the EEOC AI guidance
When using artificial intelligence in the hiring process, employers should proceed with caution, says the EEOC's new directive.
Are ‘bad bosses’ really driving turnover? See what one report says
The employee-manager relationship ranked second-to-last of top turnover factors, according to a new Payscale report.
What do new grads want from an employer? To start, a salary range
Salary transparency is an imperative for new grads, according to a new study on the Class of 2023 by iCIMS.
As mental health crisis grows, leave requests are on the rise
With mental health as the leading factor driving new leave and accommodation requests, what HR leaders need to know.
Microsoft: AI can fix your productivity problem
Microsoft's new report finds that AI can be a significant asset to boost productivity and creativity. And employees want to use it.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, how 2 employers transformed their strategies
Employers including PwC and Wellstar Health System are rethinking how they meet the needs of their employees in a post-COVID world.
Why personalization is ‘table stakes’ for employers, according to an Oracle leader
Personalization, particularly by leveraging tech, can help organizations meet evolving employee expectations.
Women’s pro soccer league scores one for pay equity
Pay equity saw a big win this week, with a partnership between UKG and the National Women's Soccer League.
