Another Part of Tough NJ Wage Payment Law Takes Effect Soon
Another segment of New Jersey’s new, tougher wage theft law takes effect November 1.
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Beauty Contests Shine Light on Hairstyles, Stereotypes, and the Law
What do beauty pageant winners, professional athletes, and employment law have in common? They are all tackling stereotypes and hairstyles, albeit with different approaches.
Self-Reporting Addicts and Substance Abuse Discipline in the Workplace
Yesterday, we gave a brief primer and linked to a number of resources for dealing with substance and opioid abuse in the workplace. Specifically, we looked at understanding the problem, identifying employees who might have a problem, how to approach said employees, and when you can and can’t intervene when it comes to an abuse […]
The New ‘Un-Retirement’
In response to today’s tight labor market, we’re hearing more about retirees being lured back into the workforce. How can employers take advantage of this experienced workforce to help fulfill their staffing needs?
What You Need to Know About ‘Open Source’ for L&D
“Open source” platforms and ideas have been common in the software development industry for years. It involves developers sharing and accessing “open source” code free of charge with the intention of collaborating and innovating new programs and technology with each other’s knowledge and efforts.
To Change or Not to Change?
Change is hard. Eighty-four percent of executives say their organization’s future success is highly dependent on innovation, but 80% believe their business will be disrupted by innovation. We know most new product innovations fail, startups have an abysmal success record, and more than 70% of strategic initiatives fail or fall short. Change is difficult, and […]
Getting a Grip on the Opioid Epidemic and Substance Abuse in the Workplace
As an HR manager, do you have a protocol for what to do if someone overdoses on the premises? What is your plan for when a coworker informs you that another employee has been high on the job? Do you have a system for tracking absences to identify employees with substance abuse problems? Substance abuse, […]
Employers Can Be Liable for Harassment Even with Policies in Place
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from a hostile work environment. People use buzzwords such as “severe and pervasive” to describe hostile environment harassment, but what does that mean?
Employees Think HR Is Ineffective, Finds New Survey
Policy enforcers, company watchdogs, the people responsible for firing workers—HR professionals get a bad rap, and new survey findings reveal that employees don’t hold this department in high regard.
3 Recruiting Strategies to Help You Avoid Losing Diverse Talent in the Funnel
A diverse workforce is a “must have” if you want your business to succeed. Hiring diverse talent is a great way to share unique experiences, drive innovation, and recruit other diverse workers. As the population becomes more diverse, it makes sense that the workforce should represent this diversity as well. Yet, many employers are missing […]