Should You Build Talent or Buy It?
In yesterday’s Advisor, consultant Ron Katz tackled issues in talent management; today, his take on the build or buy decision, plus an introduction to the all-things-HR-in-one-place website, HR.BLR.com.
Category: HR Management & Compliance
There are dozens of details to take care of in the day-to-day operation of your department and your company. We give you case studies, news updates, best practices and training tips that keep your organization fully in compliance with ever-changing employment law, and you fully aware of emerging HR trends.
How to Deal with Depression and Work Restrictions: Give the Doctor a Note
In requesting documentation to back up an accommodation request, employers should specify what types of information they are seeking regarding the disability, its functional limitations, and the need for reasonable accommodation. The employee can be asked to sign a limited release allowing the employer to submit a list of specific questions to the healthcare professional.
Q&A on California final pay laws
When dealing with California final pay laws, the details are where it gets tricky. For example, if an employee resigns with two weeks’ notice, normally you would have until the employee’s last day to provide the final paycheck—but what if you want to ask the employee to not work the notice period? When is the […]
Talent Management: Your Hammer Is Your Screwdriver
Talent management isn’t about software, says consultant Ron Katz. That’s just a tool. And it’s not about hiring or succession planning. It’s about positioning the organization to move powerfully in a positive way. To do that sometimes you have to use a hammer as a screwdriver, he says. Katz made his comments at BLR’s Strategic […]
Do Your Employees Go to Dr. Summeroff?
At a recent presentation by two colleagues on the ADA, the subject was doctors’ notes in support of leave as a reasonable accommodation. One of the audience members said, “Well, you know what doctor the employee is going to visit, don’t you? Dr. Summeroff.” The line got a huge laugh from the audience, but it […]
BYOD Policy Tips
BYOD policies are growing in popularity as the number of devices we carry continues to grow. BYOD stands for Bring Your Own Device. Employers and employees alike are increasingly pushing for BYOD policies in the workplace. “Basically, it lets employees use their own device to connect to the company network.” Jason A. Storipan explained in […]
EEOC Says FBI Must Reconsider Special Agent With Vision Impairment
The U.S. Department of Justice discriminated against an individual with a disability in its hiring process, in violation of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has found. EEOC determined that DOJ ran afoul of the law, which prohibits disability discrimination by entities receiving federal funds, when it rescinded a conditional […]
More Q&As on LOTO
Q. Can a duplicate key for the purpose of lock removal under LOTO be held in a secure area with a procedure in place for access to the key and returning the key that does not jeopardize the employee’s safety? A. Here is a paragraph from an OSHA letter of interpretation dated February 28, 2000, […]
Stay Compliant, San Diego—How Not To Wind Up in the Headlines
Yesterday, we reported on the ongoing saga of San Diego mayor Bob Filner, who is facing sexual harassment allegations from more than 10 different women. What does this mean for his employer, the City of San Diego?
San Diego’s Embarrassing Sexual Harassment Problem
As you’ve surely heard, San Diego mayor Bob Filner is currently embroiled in a scandal involving lascivious sexual harassment allegations made by more than 10 different women.