The new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) introduces labor provisions that carry potentially significant consequences for employers operating across borders. While similar to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that it replaced, the trade deal, which went into effect July 1, introduced rules aimed at narrowing pay differences among the countries and improving workers’ rights.
Month: July 2020
COVID-19 is, unfortunately, as much of our daily reality as it was three months ago and in some cases, even more so. The optimism around a summer lull in infections hasn’t come to pass for a variety of reasons and with lockdowns being eased and in many states, not returning, it doesn’t seem as though
Managing workforce diversity, equity and inclusion builds employers’ brand images and helps organizations grow globally. This article examines the influence that workforce diversity has on Pakistani organizations and considers how individual factors (e.g., gender and disability diversity) impact the hiring practices and workplace relationships in those organizations. Advantages of diversity, equity and inclusion include an
Learning from the past to enhance the future is a crucial skill, especially in a time of extremely rapid technological and digital evolution. Those who know me know that the future of work is a true passion of mine. That said, having a long-term mindset and outlook in the middle of a pandemic requires some
What Is Employer Branding? Employer branding is the act of cultivating an employer brand, which is essentially an identity or persona cultivated by an organization that is presented to the public. Typically, an employer brand embodies an organization’s mission, values, and culture. A positive employer brand signals to prospective job candidates that the company is
By now, we’ve all started to adapt to the “new normal” of remote work. As designers, some of these habits have come easier than others but we’ve found that introducing constraints and utilizing design tools have helped tremendously —go figure. 😉 Today we’ll share some strategies that have worked for the design team at SmartRecruiters
How 2020 will be remembered is largely going to be shaped by the pandemic, both for larger society and the workplace. There is no industry that hasn’t been impacted by COVID-19 and thus, no segment of the workforce that hasn’t felt its impact. We can see this playing out in the data we collect. Perhaps
The Australian government has announced that it will extend the JobKeeper Payment scheme until March 28, 2021, subject to modifications to tighten employer eligibility and a phased reduction in the JobKeeper payment rate. Employers should consider how these changes might impact their existing or future workforce management strategies. The JobKeeper Payment scheme has been extended
Is your organization one of the thousands of companies faced with implementing a whistle-blowing system over the next few years? If so, here are three tips for implementing an effective whistle-blowing system built on trust. 1. Get business-critical cases by promoting and providing easily accessible reporting channels that your employees trust. Communicate the purpose of the whistle-blowing solution. Communication must
Many employees are entitled to take time off under federal and state family and medical leave laws. Employers should remember, though, that workers who run out of leave—or who aren’t covered by such laws—may be eligible for leave as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Whenever an employee requests leave, the
Not every job is able to be done remotely, meaning companies and their employees have to take precautions to inhabit physical workspaces safely. As you can imagine, this creates tension. Employees concerned about the pandemic don’t want to see colleagues interacting with other people without a mask and companies don’t want to see employees taking
Black workers in the U.S. have less access to physical and mental health care coverage and lower retirement savings compared to white workers, various studies show. Employers can take actions to help reduce these gaps. Unequal benefits are, to some extent, related to income disparities between Black and white workers, since the latter are more
What hasn’t changed in the last five months when it comes to how we do business? Surely, that list of things is shorter than the list of things that have been impacted by COVID-19. How we work, how we communicate and how we measure the effectiveness of our work is all adapting to the new
If there ever was a moment that called for change, it’s now. As businesses and communities, we are navigating a triple crisis (economic, public health, and social justice) unlike anything we’ve seen in our lifetimes. As recruiting professionals, we all want to attract the very best talent, and help improve the diversity of our companies.
A coalition of unions, as well as the Movement for Black Lives, is organizing the “Strike for Black Lives” on July 20 to demand that business and government leaders confront systemic racism. “Justice for Black communities, with an unequivocal declaration that Black Lives Matter, is a necessary first step to winning justice for all workers,”
HR is largely seen as the driving force behind creating a positive employee experience, but in some ways, HR teams are merely the faces and voices of the organizations to new hires. In many cases, particularly in the era of remote work and COVID-19, they can’t be seen or heard or without technology. The pandemic
With an aging population and a growing number of older people out of the workforce, Persian Gulf states and other countries in the Middle East have started to address the issue of underemployment of older individuals. “There are a number of new laws that have been introduced in the Gulf region to specifically facilitate employment
Remote work wasn’t a plan for many organizations. The need for it arrived with COVID-19 and has since changed the way many companies operate and view the workforce. Now, they’re having to develop remote work cultures, workflows and processes on the fly, with the learning curve proving to be a significant challenge to operations. For
Many companies in India are increasing their recruiting of LGBTQ employees as they seek to create a more inclusive workplace, say HR professionals across the country. “It makes eminent business sense for us to have a diverse workforce,” said Mehernosh Mehta, CHRO of Mahindra Logistics, a transport and logistics provider. “Organizations today need to tap
Employees are dealing with a lot right now. Whether working from home or returning to offices, there is a lot on people’s plates. From managing their childcare while balancing meetings, emails, instant messages and deadlines to finding things to balance their lives safely in the era of COVID-19, there are no shortage of small things