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by Brent Siler Unless you have been hiding under a rock the past few weeks, you know that the U.S. Supreme Court legalized gay marriage in all 50 states when it issued its Obergefell decision on June 26. Much of the discussion about the ruling has revolved around its effect on people with sincere religious […]
by Christopher J. Pyles The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been celebrating its own birthday this year, marking its 50th anniversary. In August, the EEOC published “American Experiences Versus American Expectations,” a report documenting changes in employee demographics since 1965 and using data through 2013 as an update to a 1977 report titled “Black […]
by Al Vreeland Few things create more headaches in the HR suite than an employee who is injured on the job and then resists returning to work. HR’s headaches are usually centered at the intersection of state workers’ compensation laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). A […]
Have you heard the term “contingent worker”? What does that mean? Who does it include? Business consultant Bridget Miller has some answers for us regarding this special type of new hire. In practical terms, a “contingent worker” would be any worker who is hired just for a specific job or task (a “contingent” piece of […]
Sometimes it’s not about how you win but how you lose. That was the lesson Coach Dave Belisle taught his Rhode Island baseball team last year when they lost 8–7 in a Little League World Series elimination game. This video clip shows the story of the team and the words the coach used following their […]
Turnover costs for businesses are high and can significantly affect the financial performance of an organization or business. It has been estimated that, on average, it costs a company one-third of a new hire’s annual salary to replace an employee. What causes turnover? Click here to read more.
Companies have been using self-assessments and personality tests for years. But the rate of hiring failures is still as high as ever. In this 90-second video, you’ll learn about a candidate assessment tool that can help guarantee that a job candidate is the best fit for your organization.
Perfume, air fresheners, even soap and shampoo are supposed to make the world more pleasant. But that’s not always the case, and those scented products can even present legal risks in the workplace. With many employees claiming an allergy or some other sensitivity to scented products, the human resources department may be tasked with solving […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, business consultant Bridget Miller provided some tips for managing and improving employee performance. Today, more techniques from Miller to drive performance higher at your organization.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and FMLA allow workers to sue individuals for denying them benefits, and that includes HR directors and managers and the company CEO. Read more.