U.S. News & World Report 2018 Best Jobs Rankings
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Act like you own the place
by Dan Oswald I was at a conference last week with a group of senior executives and company owners. Not surprisingly, one of the topics the group discussed was how to identify and attract top talent. It was suggested that a common trait in the best employees is that they act like owners. That might […]
Will & Grace: New Run, Same Naughty Karen
Back in March, I wrote about the revival of Will & Grace, though we all know it is really the Jack & Karen show. Over the years, we have seen the softer side of Karen Walker, which lies far (really far) below the surface of her martini-swilling, insult-slinging, pill-popping, Botox veneer. In the series revival, […]
Can Wearable Technology and Predictive Analytics Prevent Workplace Violence?
In late January, it was revealed that wearable activity trackers, such as Fitbit, were doing more than just tracking activity. These wearables were also sharing very sensitive military information, unbeknownst to its users. While wearables may pose a threat to your company’s secure data, could they potentially save your employees’ lives, too?
1st Circuit Reminds Employers to Ensure All Parties Have Agreed to Arbitration
Recently, the United States Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit—which covers Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island—held that an arbitration agreement between a company and a vendor wasn’t enforceable against one of the vendor’s delivery drivers who didn’t have notice of the agreement. The court’s ruling is a reminder that companies seeking to […]
Why Isn’t Workplace Sexual Harassment Training Working?
As I write this article, the newspapers and airwaves are filled with more reports of alleged sexual harassment in workplaces around the country. It’s as though the media has suddenly discovered a whole new world of discrimination to report on. For HR managers, these stories aren’t surprising—they’re frustrating.
Zero-Tolerance Sexual Harassment Policies Could Help Curb Unwanted Advances
Employees are more likely to report sexual harassment they witness at work when there is a zero-tolerance policy in place, according to a new Florida International University (FIU) study.
5 Signs Your Employees Need Refresher Training
Refresher training is just as important as initial training. One could even argue that it may be more important than initial training because it increases employee productivity rates and lowers operational costs related to rework and unsatisfied customers. And a lack of sufficient training can lead to many negative effects. So, how do you know if […]
Challenges of E-Learning and How to Circumvent Them (Part 1)
According to Orbis Research, the global e-learning market is expected to reach $275.10 billion by 2022 and is growing at a rapid rate. E-learning is growing at a rapid rate because it’s cost-effective, accessible, flexible, scalable, and offers measurable data about programs, as well as data about learners and their learning progress. However, e-learning (learning […]
Can Local Governments Set Higher Minimum Wage Than the State?
Throughout the country, much has been made of varied initiatives to increase the minimum wage from its current level under federal law to higher levels. Many commentators frequently propose $15 an hour as the new minimum wage, and some municipalities throughout the country have enacted local ordinances to push their minimum wage higher than the federal […]