Consider your organization’s attitude toward “failures,” “mistakes,” and “missteps.” What comes to mind first — are they seen as setbacks or stepping stones? For many workplaces, these concepts carry a negative weight—a common perception that often stifles growth and limits learning opportunities.

A Texas federal court judge struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s nationwide ban of non-compete agreements on August 20, 2024, shortly before the ban’s effective date of September 4, 2024. The court’s decision means employers nationwide can maintain and enter new non-competes as permitted by state law.

Organizations are facing larger and more complex challenges than ever, necessitating the development of more effective teamwork. Simultaneously, the market’s constant evolution leads to frequent turnover on both small and large scales, leaving it uncommon for teams to remain intact for extended periods of time. This reality highlights the importance of mastering team dynamics to bring together individuals to form cohesive and productive teams.

In leadership, it is important to have an internal awareness of how you naturally tend to perceive others. To that end, it is imperative to understand the concepts of both Theory X and Theory Y attitudes.

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor issued a final ruling that will increase the salary level, determining what salaried workers are entitled to overtime pay under the FLSA guidelines.

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to ban most noncompete agreements. The ban excludes active non-compete agreements for Senior Executives (those who make more than $151,164 per year and can make policies) but will ban future non-compete for Senior Executives.

The EEOC just issued its long-awaited final regulation on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The final regulation takes effect on June 18, 2024, sixty days from its slated April 19, 2024 publication in the Federal Register.