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‘The Great Detachment’ has hit and employees feel stuck, Gallup says

Leaders can address one vulnerability — broken performance management systems — by clarifying employee expectations, researchers said.

Trump says he intends to fire federal workers who don’t return to the office

The statement sets up the potential for a legal battle involving the administration, federal workers’ unions and workers with disabilities.

DOL withdraws tip credit rule

The news comes months after the 5th Circuit vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s effort to institute an “80/20” framework for dual-job workers.

Final rule to overhaul H-1B visa eligibility requirements takes effect Jan. 17

Employers should be prepared for potential disruption caused by the rule, attorneys for law firm Fragomen wrote this week.

Starbucks expands parental leave up to 18 weeks

Improving its benefits and reputation as an employer are key to the brand’s long-term turnaround, CEO Brian Niccol said.

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