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Arbitration is a creature of agreement, and no right or obligation to arbitrate exists without a mutual agreement. Is an electronic acknowledgement on an employer’s web platform enough to prove the agreement?
Over the last 2 years, organizations have reconfigured work to meet the changing needs of desk-based workers. Unfortunately, these organizations haven’t given the same attention to frontline workers, who are now looking for new job opportunities as a result. Frontline employees today want more than just a paycheck; they want a less stressful day-to-day experience, […]
We visit the doctor and the optometrist once a year and our dentists at least twice a year. Why? We attend the appointments not because they’re necessarily fun but because they’re vital for maintaining good health and wellness. They provide assurance that if things aren’t so good, we have the chance to correct course. All […]
As the world continues to reunite, we are all different than we once were. How could we not be? We now have different needs and priorities, and employees have come to learn it’s OK to openly share them in the workplace, especially when it comes to mental health. Naturally, this means employers have had to […]
Recent staffing shortages and route closures by major airlines are causing concern among travelers and businesses. Toward the end of the most intensive phases of the COVID-19 lockdown, the inconvenience (not to mention illness and death) of the pandemic seemed to be replaced by the inconveniences (not to mention significant business disruptions) caused by labor […]
It can be extremely challenging to get a group of colleagues on the same page at work. With more than two or three individuals, coordinating via e-mail can be inefficient and ineffective. But often, the meeting setup that takes the place of that cumbersome e-mail chain fails to deliver the desired outcomes and ends up […]
As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic wane, more business leaders are demanding employees return to the office to maintain corporate culture and improve employee morale. Despite the tremendous change in workplace models with the addition of remote and hybrid work flexibility, some leaders believe physical presence in the workplace fosters innovation and increases engagement. […]
Welcome back to Faces of HR. The subject of our installment today is Richa Gupta, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Globalization Partners, a company that helps organizations build a global team quickly and easily. As CHRO, Richa leads all facets of Globalization Partners’ global workforce, while playing a key strategic role in scaling the […]
Historic inflation across the United States has consistently generated headlines over the past several months—and understandably so. Year-over-year inflation has topped 8%, the highest level reached in over 40 years. But these numbers aren’t as straightforward as they are often made out to be. That overall 8% inflation level doesn’t get distributed evenly across everything […]
Employers must be careful to preserve their rights and not cavalierly ignore the need to present their point of view. A recent case before the Arkansas Court of Appeals illustrates what can happen when an employer doesn’t bother to appear and present evidence opposing a claim for unemployment compensation.