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• Gay employees reluctant to reveal identity at work May 14, 2014

  So you think your company’s inclusive – as do many in America. Then why do so many LGBT employees feel pressured to lie about their identity at work? Here’s how to take inclusion from the boardroom to the factory floor read more

• Why are workers’ comp claims so much lower in Michigan? May 14, 2014

  If an employee gets injured at work in Michigan, you’re likely to pay less than a third of what you’d pay for an Illinois employee, even after accounting for industry and injury mix read more

• Why some companies are stopping service staff from accepting tips May 14, 2014

  The minimum tipped wage can be more than three times lower than the standard minimum wage, so why would companies choose to eliminate tips and cover the cost? read more

• 5 minutes with…John Quattrone, SVP of Global HR at General Motors May 14, 2014

  Having risen from a temporary night shift with his father at a production plant to one of the highest-paid HR positions on the planet, there’s little Quattrone hasn’t seen in his 40 years at GM. But how will he manage the stress of the spotlight in the midst of a storm of controversy? read more

• Why you should hire an Olympian May 13, 2014

  They may not have much on their resume, but professional athletes could have a lot to offer an organization read more

• Even the government thinks the EEOC sues employers too much May 13, 2014

  The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission faces a wave of criticism as the House of Representatives calls it out for excessive litigation read more

• Apparently injuries from night clubbing employees are compensable May 13, 2014

  A Maryland court ruled the employer of a travelling worker had to pay for injuries he sustained while off the clock, partying it up on the dance floor. Better pick hotels without clubs next time… read more

• Walking the talk: the body language secrets you need to know May 12, 2014

  As HR professionals, we have to listen to complaints, give criticism and sometimes deliver bad news. Body language expert Alan Pease reveals his tips for making sure you send the right signals. read more

• Servant leadership: not all it’s cracked up to be? May 12, 2014

  We hear the cases for and against “servant” style leadership, and why it might not matter that much to your organization read more

• A daily porn habit at work isn’t enough to lose employment at the EPA May 12, 2014

  Plus, we share the stories of another company who have been legally unable to fire workers who viewed sexual content at work read more