Pros and Cons of an Open-Door Policy
An open-door policy is one in which employees are encouraged to bring any concern to company leadership—whether it’s their direct supervisor or someone another level up in the organization.
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What Does Legal Privilege Have to Do with Pay Equity?
Pay equity has put compensation and Human Resources managers in the hot seat for some time. Hopefully, they have gotten comfortable with being the center of attention because the focus on pay equity isn’t going away—at least not anytime soon.
6 Ways to Drive Your Recruitment Strategies (Infographic)
In today’s highly competitive work environment, the recruitment industry has decided to shift to a more candidate-driven approach. Nowadays, companies no longer unilaterally select qualified candidates. Instead, jobseekers use their impression of a company and its recruitment experience to find which one best fits them.
Q&A Did #MeToo Have a Sufficient Impact?
The question has often been asked: What impact did the #MeToo movement have on sexual harassment in the workplace? Recent research found that while many believe there has been a positive impact, there has been some disagreement about to what degree.
Basics of Risk Management Training
Risk management is often thought of as a specialized task that is the responsibility of a discrete team or individual. It may bring to mind images of actuaries or the compliance team poring over data and crunching numbers.
Employers Brace for Paid Leave Brought on By Coronavirus
Just as employers were taking a look at a bill in Congress aimed at providing paid leave for employees affected by the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, the House-passed legislation took on changes in the Senate. As of early March 17, no Senate vote had been scheduled.
Can I Tell My Employee to Please Shut Up? Well, It Depends
Sometimes the school-teacher refrains “everyone be quiet” or “back to your corners” can feel like an excellent tool for managing employees. Be aware of the possible pitfalls, however, when you ask them to avoid certain topics of conversation or behave in a particular way.
DOL Offers Guidance on Nondiscretionary Bonuses, Per-Project Pay
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) kicked off the new year by releasing two opinion letters providing guidance for dealing with issues arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Tips for Firing Gracefully
Firing someone is never a pleasant task, but it’s something that occasionally must be done. Let’s take a look at a few tips for doing it gracefully, legally, and safely.
EEOC Guidance Covers ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and the Coronavirus
With the growing concern over coronavirus, last week the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released “What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and the Coronavirus.” The short article notes that the agency’s standard pandemic guidance identifies “relevant established principles and answers questions frequently asked about the workplace during Coronavirus-like events.”