When we last left the Royals 11 months ago, they were eliminated from the 2023 state playoff tournament in their district semifinal. This year's senior-dominant team is on a mission, which thus far they are on track to complete. The team is off to a 7-1 start, with their only loss coming to a much bigger and stronger Shaker Hts. squad that is currently a top 7 team in Ohio's D-II. (After a realignment for this school year, Ohio now has five soccer divisions, with schools placed based on size; as result LRA moved from D-III to D-V.)
In D-V, LRA is currently ranked 8th in the state. This weekend, however, brings what is likely their stiffest test of the season, a weekend trip to Toledo for a tournament and a probable finals matchup against the host, 15th ranked Maumee Valley Country Day (a team that I do not believe LRA has ever defeated). Saturday night is also LRA's homecoming dance, and I really hope Donovan and his teammates have a tournament trophy with which to celebrate.
Here's what I read this week that you should read, too.
Amazon's Return-to-Office Mandate Could Be a Game-Changer for Shareholder Value — via Improve your HR by Suzanne Lucas (the Evil HR Lady)
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr: SHRM's Shift from DEI to I&D — via The HR Gazette
When Using AI at Work, Be Sure to Avoid Wage and Hour Claims — via EntertainHR
Coalition for Secure AI Promotes Safe, Ethical AI Development — via Dark Reading
Coalition for Secure AI Promotes Safe, Ethical AI Development — via Dark Reading
What happens when a company terminates someone for FMLA fraud when they weren't actually misusing it? — via Eric Meyer's Employer Handbook Blog
The Anatomy of a Workplace Investigation: Step-by-Step Best Practices — via Workology
Chuck E. Cheese parent company sued over workplace sexual harassment — via HR Dive
Navigating the nuances of employer brand comms during layoffs — via Ragan
Try These Steps to Reduce IC Misclassification Risks, in the Long Run — via Who Is My Employee?