Week of June 09, 2023 | SSG Insights

Leadership Skill: Exercise Your Empathy Muscles

Empathy is a critical leadership skill in today’s ever-changing workplace. Empathy is the ability to identify and understand feelings in yourself and others. It improves relationships, increases collaboration, and amplifies innovation.

NLRB General Counsel Asserts Non-competes Violate National Labor Relations Act

On May 30, 2023, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a memorandum to all regional directors, officers-in-charge and resident officers setting forth her views that noncompete agreements in employment contracts and severance agreements violate the National Labor Relations Act except in limited circumstances. This SSG Insight explains further.

Combating Age Discrimination in the Workplace

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act is a federal law that protects workers over the age of 40 from discrimination based on their age. Despite these legal protections, many older workers report experiencing age discrimination or bias in the workplace. This SSG Insight outlines considerations to help employers combat age discrimination in the workplace.

Navigate Your Way Through FMLA | Employer Webinar

Attend this month's webinar to learn how to recognize if you are a covered employer, which employees are eligible, and qualifying reasons for Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).