By Matt Ott WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits inched up modestly last week as business continue to …
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FeaturedOpinionWorkplace Safety & OHS
When security isn’t enough: Manhattan shooting exposes uncomfortable truth about workplace violence
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe surveillance cameras caught it all. Yesterday at 6:30 p.m., Shane Tamura stepped out of his BMW at 345 Park Avenue, carrying …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Carney says trade talks in ‘intense phase’ after Trump scores win with European Union
By Kelly Geraldine Malone Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that Canada’s negotiations with the United States are in an “intense phase” after …
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Trump’s Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplaces
By Cathy Bussewitz NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Department of Labor is aiming to rewrite or repeal more than 60 “obsolete” workplace regulations, ranging …
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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns following Coldplay concert controversy
Andy Byron, CEO of data software company Astronomer, has resigned from his position following a viral incident at a Coldplay concert that …
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FeaturedGlobal HR PracticesWeird Workplace
Tech firm launches investigation after CEO, CPO caught on jumbotron during Coldplay concert
Astronomer’s board of directors has opened a formal investigation into CEO Andy Byron following a viral video that showed him embracing the …
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By Amy Arnott And Ivanna Hampton Of Morningstar New retirees might enter a different environment than their predecessors—the economy or market might have …
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B.C. streamlines licensing for international doctors as U.S. recruitment yields 780 applications
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBritish Columbia has received nearly 780 job applications from qualified health professionals across the United States in just two months, prompting the …
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Industry NewsTechnology in HR
Bedford County, Va., adopts UKG workforce management system to handle staffing fluctuations
Bedford County, Virginia has implemented UKG Ready software to manage its workforce operations, including payroll processing, compliance reporting, and employee communications across …
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PM says Ottawa will defend workers and businesses after latest U.S. trade threats
By David Baxter and Kelly Malone Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Canadian government will “steadfastly” defend workers and businesses following the latest …