Building a Learning Culture: What Small Employers Can Learn from Large Ones

Monday, November 18, 2019

Shining a spotlight on learning also underscores training as a recruitment and retention strategy for organizations of all sizes. Small organizations can learn lessons from larger organizations on creating a learning culture.

Federal HR Needs Agility to Meet Changing Workforce Needs

Monday, November 18, 2019

The federal workforce must have talent, learning and agility to fulfill its mission to serve Americans “the way they deserve to be served,” said Margaret Weichert, the woman in charge of that effort. As deputy director for management at the White House Office of Management and Budget and as the acting director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the U.S. government’s HR department, Weichert is implementing the Trump administration’s overhaul of human capital strategy, practices and IT infrastructure for the federal civilian workforce.

New York State Bans Discrimination Based on Reproductive Health Decisions

Monday, November 18, 2019

New York State now prohibits employment discrimination based on an employee’s (or a dependent’s) reproductive health decision-making. Businesses with employees in the state should note that the law took effect immediately.

As Life Spans Grow, IRS Wants to Lower Retirement Plan Required Payouts

Monday, November 18, 2019

With people living longer, the IRS has proposed reducing required distribution amounts from retirement plans beginning in 2021, which would let participants withdraw funds over a more realistic life expectancy period.

Don't Tip Your Hand in Your Job Search

Monday, November 18, 2019

Your decision to pursue other employment may be in your best interests, but it is not in your employer's best interests. Career columnist Martin Yate strongly advises against telling an employer that you are actively pursuing other opportunities. There are other approaches.