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What does Massachusetts’ equal pay law mean for employers?

Will Massachusetts be the first state to close the gender pay gap? On August 1, the state passed the most robust equal pay law t...

Creating career paths that put people first

In the old world of work, climbing the corporate ladder was the most popular metaphor for getting ahead. In the new world of wor...

The problem with hiring for ‘culture fit’

Culture fit is trending again—but not in a good way. In the 70s, organizational psychologist John Morse conducted an experiment ...

How innovative companies combat unconscious hiring bias

On June 28, at the third installment of our Workable Ideas speaker series, we learned about effective strategies for reducing bi...

Diversity in the workplace: the case for building a diverse team

Building a diverse team is not about recruiting people based on qualities they were born with. It’s also not about giving ...

Responding to an EEOC complaint: 5 common employer mistakes

Responding to an EEOC complaint requires careful handling. Common employer mistakes include disregarding the complaint, not bein...

3 reasons to get a short-term disability policy

Employers should consider a short-term disability policy as it enhances productivity, retention, and can attract top talent. It ...