Maxine Carrington, the Deputy Chief Human Resource Officer at Hofstra University, recently turned heads during a panel discussion debating the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace, voicing concerns about who AI primarily serves, its potential for bias, and how it is changing the job industry. Carrington is spearheading a conversation erupting in the…
The imminent threat of increased fines for compliance failures in Human Resource practices is garnering attention as a fresh enforcement agency begins operations. This development comes amidst reports of dwindling awareness among employers about the consequences of non-compliant practices. This new enforcement entity, which is yet to be officially named, will reportedly have heightened regulatory…
On the heels of the substantial overhaul to employment rights, employers are bracing for a tough compliance test. The recently implemented reforms, aimed at strengthening work-life balance and bolstering individual rights, call for significant alterations in employer practices. Whether or not companies can keep up with the pace of change will be a determinant of…
Ask anyone what comes to their mind when they think of systems, and most will probably mention computers or machinery. But Donnella Meadows’ seminal book, ‘Thinking in Systems: A Primer’ offers a broader perspective, introducing readers to the idea that systems theory can be a tool used to understand varied phenomena – from ecology to…