Human Resources
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Wage inequities persist in Illinois but have improved slightly, report shows
Jan 16, 2026 12:14 pm - A 2021 amendment to the Equal Pay Act mandates certain Illinois businesses to report biannual wage and demographic data to the Department of Labor. The first analysis, based on three years of data, shows some improvement, but disparities remain the widest in low-wage and craft occupations. Researchers recommend expanding the reported data to get the full picture of wage equity in Illinois.
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A ‘recession’ is arriving for people who want jobs in technology
Dec 18, 2025 2:18 pm - Newly released jobs market data paints a murky picture ahead for the tech industry, which continues to slash workers.
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Ready for a fresh start? 2025 has taken a toll on managersDec 17, 2025 8:24 am - When comparing notes with others in management positions, I find they share similar feelings about the toll 2025 has taken. The combination of political, economic, technological, and competitive challenges has led to an increased workload and complex decisions.
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Wall Street wants everyone using AI except its job applicants
Nov 22, 2025 1:55 pm - As Wall Street’s biggest firms tout the many ways artificial intelligence is making their employees better, from tellers helping customers with account issues to investment bankers arranging multibillion-dollar deals, there’s one group they don’t want using AI: job candidates.
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Meeting employees where they’re at allows organizations to remain healthyNov 19, 2025 10:11 am - Return-to-office policies made headlines in the post-pandemic era and still spark heated debate, impact employee morale, and cause turnover.
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Trump’s immigration crackdown is keeping foreign professionals out
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How to keep your cool in workplace conflictsNov 15, 2025 12:43 pm - No one looks forward to workplace conflict, yet it happens even in the friendliest workplaces. Disagreements bubble up, personalities clash, and before you know it, you are in the middle of a workplace bubble that makes you wish you could call a time-out.
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Test the power of your organization’s strengths using Gallup assessmentOct 15, 2025 9:22 am - The self-exploration possible using CliftonStrengths can be inspirational and transformative. Once you know your strengths, you can work on ways to capitalize on them to boost your performance. The assessment is also a valuable tool for organizational development.
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The rise in job hugging is the latest workplace trendOct 01, 2025 10:31 am - There’s a workplace trend sweeping across America that’s not as comforting as a warm embrace.The trend has been dubbed “job hugging” and is the opposite of the better-known practice of “job hopping.”
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Calling all seniors: Restaurants can use your helpSep 24, 2025 8:41 am - I always encourage seniors to consider working in restaurants as a fun full-time or part-time job. Why? Because seniors are spectacular role models for today’s employees.
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