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ADA Accommodations: Supreme Court Rules That Seniority Systems Ordinarily Need Not Yield To Accommodate Disabled Workers, But There May Be Exceptions

By Jennifer Carsen Jun 1, 2002 Uncategorized

Updated: Jun 1, 2002

Most employers know they need to consider a disabled worker’s request for reasonable accommodations, which could include reassignment to another job. But does an employee’s demand for a particular accommodation trump your seniority rules? Not in most cases, according to a new U.S. Supreme Court decision that brings needed clarity to this question. But the […]

Companies Prioritize Shared Office Space in the Age of Hybrid Work

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 22, 2024 Learning & Development

Updated: Jan 22, 2024

In 2023, 90% of companies offered some level of hybrid work, according to a new survey from CBRE. The adoption of hybrid work is driving companies to lease less space and redesign their offices to be more effective for employees, with space changes varying by industry. The annual survey reflects workplace and occupancy insights from 66 CBRE […]

TikTok as the Hottest Job-Bashing Forum

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Jun 27, 2022 Recruiting

Updated: Jun 27, 2022

Decades ago, the grumblings, complaints, and revelations of employees were limited to the watercooler. Outside of the office, those grumblings may have found their way to the dinner table or the local watering hole, but that was about the extent of it. Today, of course, social media has dramatically expanded the reach of anyone with […]

What Causes Negative Morale?

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Apr 12, 2019 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Apr 12, 2019

Negative or low morale among employees can be problematic for employers, and equally so for recruiters who are trying to promote the company’s culture in a positive way. Not only does it lead to an unhappy workplace, but it can also cause increased turnover and decreased productivity. And unfortunately, it can be difficult to fully […]

Burn the Free Fuel of ‘ARE’

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Oct 26, 2009 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 26, 2009

In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented the first six of the Disney leadership strategies laid out by former Walt Disney World EVP Lee Cockerell in his recent book, Creating Magic. In today’s issue, we’ll look at the final four, as well as at a unique resource for HR managers in small departments. (Click here to see […]

What to Do if You Hate Your Colleagues

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Jun 28, 2019 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 28, 2019

While some companies advertise their amazing, collegial, friendly workplaces, it’s fairly rare that everyone in an office becomes great friends—or even gets along well most of the time.

2022 Workplace Trends Provide Glimpse into Future of Offices in 2023

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 28, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: Mar 28, 2023

If 2022 trends are any indication, workplaces worldwide aren’t going anywhere, according to a new report from Envoy. More than half of workplace leaders (54%) invested more in the workplace in 2022 than in the previous year, a signal that a physical footprint remains important for team building and collaboration. Envoy’s new At Work: 2023 Workplace Trends Report dives into the […]

Massachusetts Court Green-Lights Nurses’ Defamation Claims

By Timothy F. Murphy, Partner at Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. Mar 19, 2018 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 19, 2018

The following case is a cautionary tale about decisive action and one type of legal risk: defamation claims. Although this particular case turned on a legal technicality, it’s useful to show how communicating about your reasons for taking an adverse action can turn into litigation.

Building a Diverse and Satisfied Workforce with Human Experience Management

By Lori McNally, SuccessFactors Mar 25, 2022 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Mar 25, 2022

The number of Americans resigning from their jobs hit a record high in January at 4.5 million, triggering seismic shocks through the world of HR. Whether employees cited the reasoning as poor work/life balance, a lack of career advancement opportunities, or feeling unfulfilled by their work, these recent trends prove that today’s workforce demands more […]

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‘Impossible Demands’ Lead to Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

By Guest Columnist Dec 21, 2016 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by John S. Gannon Employers routinely ask employees to provide adequate documentation demonstrating that they can perform the essential functions of a job. That documentation may come in the form of physical or mental examinations—commonly referred to as fitness-for-duty examinations. However, problems arise when an employer disagrees with the physician who certifies the employee as […]