Employee Hygiene: Tips for Handling Problems
Few conversations are as uncomfortable as having to directly address employee hygiene issues. Unfortunately, however, this is something that comes up in the workplace and must be managed appropriately.
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Nevada Law on Marijuana Screening Goes Into Effect January 1
Nevada has a new law taking effect January 1, 2020, prohibiting employers from refusing to hire applicants who test positive for marijuana during preemployment drug screenings.
Technology Mishaps Plague Employee Onboarding Process, Finds Survey
As the workplace becomes filled with digitally native workers, i.e. Millennials and Gen Z, companies and organizations would have the best success in retaining this talent pool by offering the technology they desire. Yet, over a third of respondents—in a recent Accountemps survey—say they were met with some sort of technology snafu on their first […]
Don’t Let Your Business Get Whacked Like Jimmy Hoffa in The Irishman
After watching The Irishman on Netflix, I’m left with two overriding thoughts: One, my God, that’s a long movie (like, thank God it’s on Netflix so I can hit the pause button, get a snack, and try to regain the feeling in my extremities kind of long), and two, I bet Jimmy Hoffa wishes, in […]
Boosting Resolve: Support Employee Commitment to Healthy Living
There might not be a better time than January to reach employees with a well-being message. Health- and fitness-related goals are consistently among the most popular New Year’s resolutions, but most people give up on their attempts at cleaner living by January 12. Employers have an opportunity to change this pattern by helping employees reach […]
Ignore Them and They’ll Go Away: Dealing With Toxic Employees
“Ignore them and they will go away” was advice that I heard about bullies when I was a kid (and about teeth by one snarky dentist). Whether that approach works or not, that certainly seems to be what fellow employees do most often to their toxic co-workers. Recent research shows that 44% of respondents say […]
How Modern Recruiters Use LinkedIn to Get More Responses
The current U.S. unemployment rate, which recently hit a 50-year low, is requiring recruiters to get creative in their searches for qualified candidates.
Maine Employers to See Workers’ Comp Law Changes On January 1
Changes to Maine’s workers’ compensation law are set to take effect with the beginning of the new year.
Simple Starts: A Gateway to Changing Workplace Diversity
Changing corporate culture is a bit like deciding to live a healthier life. It might feel like it will take a really long time. Concepts like “healthy” and “culture change” are amorphous, subjective, and often emotionally charged, not to mention daunting.
Washington Law Limiting Noncompetes Takes Effect January 1
Washington’s new law significantly restricting employers’ use of noncompetition agreements takes effect January 1, 2020. In addition to limiting the use of noncompetes, the law provides for generous damages when an individual successfully claims a noncompete is unenforceable.