Does Your Harassment Complaint Model Need Updating?
With almost daily allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, and misconduct hitting the news, many are reconsidering their own methods of handling such complaints and allegations.
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Companies Plan to Spend More on Diversity and Inclusion Programs in 2018
A significant number of employers will devote greater attention to diversity and inclusion in the coming year, as well as more financial resources. So finds new data from job site Glassdoor.
Is It Time to Embrace Shiny New Buttons?
In life, generally, we are always seduced by the prospect of new, more exciting technology. The possibility of having technology that is bigger, better, and smarter than ever before is appealing, and with information technology (IT) being an integral part of modern-day working life, businesses are often tempted to think a new system will change […]
Let The Competition Begin: Are Your Employees a Flight Risk?
Today, companies need to evolve alongside the fast-paced workforce to survive. Recruiting quality talent has always been a top concern for business leaders and HR professionals, but still there is work to be done to retain employees that may have one foot out the door for another opportunity.
When a Former Employee Commits an Act of Violence
The man who allegedly perpetrated the attack in New York City was a former Uber driver. The Las Vegas shooter was once an internal auditor for a defense contractor. What if you had worked with one of these individuals? What if you had recruited and hired him?
Holiday party tips for employers
by Bonnie M. Boryca The end of the year brings various obligations for employers, along with the opportunity to spread holiday cheer to employees, whether it’s through end-of-year bonuses, time off from work, or company-hosted holiday parties. Unfortunately, examples of litigation arising out of holiday parties are not hard to find. Company-sponsored parties frequently lead […]
Daddy’s Home 2—fisticuffs in the workplace
While the holiday season can be a time of great joy and celebration, it also can be loaded with stress. Indeed, the pressures of preparing for the holiday and spending an inordinate amount of time in close quarters with friends and family can bring long-simmering feuds and frustrations to the surface. This concept is handled […]
Delaware salary history law set to take effect
by Molly DiBianca Delaware’s new law limiting employers’ ability to inquire about job candidates’ compensation history is set to take effect on December 14. The law is intended to address pay disparities between men and women. Because women often make less than their male counterparts, the pay gap is perpetuated if women’s wages are based […]
New Survey Finds Increased Business Transparency Leads to Engaged Employees
An overwhelming majority (75%) of American workers care a great deal about the overall business performance of their employer, but very few lack the full insight that leads to increased motivation and engagement. This is according to The Business Performance and Buy-In Report, released by Kimble Applications, which analyzed the attitudes of full-time employees throughout […]
Pregnancy Accommodation: A Q&A with Susan Fentin
The EEOC just settled a case against a convenience store chain operator with stores in Texas and New Mexico for a whopping $950,000. The EEOC claimed the company had discriminated against pregnant workers by subjecting them to different working conditions—and also told the workers they would not have been hired had the company known about […]