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The election is in full swing with Trump vs Biden head-to-head. But what does this mean for workplaces? New data found that employees and leaders are on completely different pages when it comes to political conversations at work. Amidst polarized workforces, tension in trust, and urgency to speak up, employees are dissatisfied with how leaders are […]
It’s a great day at the office when a work group gels, when team members work in the roles they are most suited for, and when the team achieves the goals it set out to accomplish. It’s not such a great day when a team bogs down and trips over hurdles it wasn’t prepared to […]
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) web-based portal for the collection of newly required pay and hours-worked data is now live, but many employers that are supposed to file the reports may still have trouble meeting the September 30 deadline.
Maureen O’Neill’s career is a testament to the power of evolution, a journey that seamlessly blends legal acumen with a fervent dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). From the rigorous corridors of a prestigious law firm to the dynamic landscape of eDiscovery and the heart of Consilio‘s DEI initiatives, Maureen has built bridges between […]
Under Honda of America Manufacturing Inc.’s attendance probation program, a worker who had too many unexcused absences could be terminated. Also, absences for military, family and medical, and other types of leave could prolong an employee’s probationary period by the number of days spent on the leave. Now a federal district court has ruled Honda’s […]
HR Daily Advisor: You have two new certifications—HRBP (HR Business Professional) and HRMP (HR Management Professional). I understand these are mostly for foreign HR people—can you give me some details? HRCI: The HRBP and HRMP are for HR professionals who work outside of the United States and have mastered their country’s HR practices and regulations. […]
Despite the increased attention on self-care, people struggle to find the time and resources to make this practice part of their lives. At the same time, alarm bells are ringing about the global mental health crisis, the rise in obesity and diabetes, and the rise in cancer diagnoses among younger individuals. If ever there was […]
Highlights of the survey: 18.2% of respondents are awarding merit increases (averaged across all employee types) of up to 2.5% in 2014 and 46.1% are awarding increases of more than 2.5% 21% of survey participants awarded an increase of 2.51–3% for “Meets requirements” and 12.9% awarded that amount for “Exceeds requirements.” The biggest challenge for […]
By now you’ve read plenty about the looming care crisis in our country. Advances in modern medicine are resulting in people living longer than ever before. At the same time, the costs of long-term care and access to that care are becoming more restrictive. However, another story that doesn’t get quite as much attention in […]