By Henry Tran, University of South Carolina As the U.S. becomes increasingly polarized, diversity, equity and inclusion – also known as DEI …
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Global HR PracticesOpinion
Why don’t more politicians retire? A medical anthropologist explains how the US could benefit from a mandatory retirement age
By Matthew J. Wolf-Meyer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are hardly the only examples of politicians …
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Michigan’s thousands of farmworkers are unprotected, poorly paid, uncounted and often exploited
By Lisbeth Iglesias-Ríos, University of Michigan and Alexis J. Handal, University of Michigan Michigan is famous for its fruit festivals. Visitors can …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedGlobal HR Practices
Goodbye DEI, hello I&D: SHRM adopts new acronym for diversity
The U.S.-based Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is changing the way it describes diversity, equity and inclusion. Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., …
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Global HR Practices
Instability in the workplace: SHRM reacts to U.S. Supreme Court ruling that ends Chevron deference
In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court has overruled Chevron deference in the cases of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo …
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Global HR PracticesTraining & Development
Employers and workers in U.S. diverge on skills development priorities, survey reveals
A recent survey conducted by D2L, a global learning technology company, has uncovered a significant disparity between U.S. employers and employees regarding …
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Global HR PracticesWorkplace Safety & OHS
OSHA proposes new heat safety rule to protect workers in the U.S.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States has released a draft of its proposed rule aimed at preventing …
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Jury awards $68.5 million after Philadelphia construction worker killed in fatal fall
A Philadelphia jury has awarded $68.5 million (all figures U.S.) in damages to the widow of Siarhei Marhunou, a construction worker who …
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5 ways anti-diversity laws affect LGBTQ+ people and research in higher ed in the U.S.
By Abbie E. Goldberg, Clark University Over the past year, nine states have banned diversity, equity and inclusion policies and programs in …
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A recent report by Expedia reveals that Canadians, on average, take more vacation days annually compared to Americans. According to the Vacation …