The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has published Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2023-2, Enforcement of Protections for Employees to Pump Breast Milk at Work. This bulletin is intended to provide enforcement…
Almost Four in 10 Professionals Report Rising Burnout
Nearly four in 10 professionals (38%) said they are more burned out now than a year ago, according to a survey of more than 2,400 professionals in the U.S. by Robert Half. Workers said the top factors contributing to burnout today are heavy workloads (56%), lack of communication and support from…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Build Better Teams
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Discover Hidden Superpowers: How to Leverage Personality Tests to Create Better Teams.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Traditional personality assessments focus almost exclusively on the person taking the test, but Amy Yackowski of Painted Porch Strategies has a new kind of assessment you can…
Confidence Among Small to Midsize Businesses Waning Amid Economic Downturn
The second quarter Main Street Index shows contractions in all facets of business sentiment, most notably revenue and access to credit, according to a survey of 753 small and midsize businesses by professional business services provider CBIZ Inc. Business confidence declined from 68 points last…
OSHA and NIOSH Update Handbook for Small Businesses
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have added self-inspection checklists for ergonomics, young workers, workplace violence, and infection control to the <a…
Free ASA Webinar Today—What You Should Know About Tax Avoidance Programs
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “The Return of the βDouble Dipβ: Understanding Its Key Elements and Risks.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. In this session presented by ASA corporate partner Essential StaffCARE, hear about βdouble dipβ tax programs and get insight from Jay Marshall Dye of ESC into what…
Americans Are Burnt Out at Work and Employers Must Step In
Gaps caused by high turnover at U.S. companies are straining the workforce as 79% of employed Americans say they have felt burnt out in their careers, including 35% who say they are currently experiencing this mental and physical exhaustion, according to a survey of 2,041 Americans by Express…
DOL Issues Guidance on the PUMP Act and Updates the Minimum Wage Poster
Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2023-2, issued May 17 by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, provides guidance on the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act and its enforcement. The PUMP…
Promoting Employee Mental Health Well-Being Pays Off
During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, employers should consider their employees’ mental well-being and their current policies, especially given that employers that promote and support mental health initiatives typically see improvements in their bottom line. They can start by evaluating,…
AI Has Infiltrated the Hiring Process—and It’s Making It Miserable to Find a New Job
Digital phenomena that have become more advanced, widespread, and destabilizing have complicated the job search for newly jobless workers. Jobs advertised on job sites float around, seemingly unmonitored. There are just over 9.5 million job openings in the U.S., down from a record high of 12…
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