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The IRC4HR blog and a selection of interesting articles curated for IRC4HR’s readers.

“There will be new jobs, new tasks, and new skills required in order to achieve the next levels of economic activity in an IOT world.” – John Hack, VP of User Experience and Design, SAP How the Internet of things is changing work Read More

In July 2015, the Department of Labor proposed new rules for establishing exemptions from the FLSA, with a 60-day period for comments, and an expected implementation date in January 2016. Recent updates suggest the final rules are unlikely to be issued until late 2016, which could have some significant implications Read More

The way people work is changing fast. Dramatic shifts in communications, technology, and the nature of work are enabling new models of economic activity that exist outside the boundaries of traditional organizations and employment relationships. Being your own boss can be empowering; but are people giving up wages and protection Read More

According to the 2015 Workforce Purpose Index, launched this year by Imperative, workers with a purpose-orientation are the most valuable and highest potential segment of the workforce regardless of industry or role. On every measure, purpose-oriented workers have better outcomes than their peers: 20% longer expected tenure, 50% more likely to be in leadership positions, 47% Read More