How Do You Train the Graveyard Shift?
If you keep the lights burning 24/7 for round-the-clock service or production, you know that providing adequate training for your shift workers is a formidable challenge. Your key to success? Accessibility.
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Onboarding and Retention—What’s Working [Survey Results]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented results from our 2014 Recruiting and Retention Survey. Today, more findings from this timely study, including practices for new hires and preferred methods of retention.
DOL: Paid Leave Programs Gaining Momentum
Paid leave programs are gaining momentum, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), in part due to grants from its Women’s Bureau.
HR Tech Predictions for 2024
As we enter the year 2024, the imperative for workplace leadership to harness technology in understanding and meeting employee needs has never been more critical. A Gartner study reveals a harsh reality: 76 percent of HR leaders acknowledge that managers are overwhelmed by their expanding job responsibilities, and 73 percent believe their leaders are not […]
ADA and FMLA Best Practices Pay Off for Cash-Handling Company
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas) recently upheld a jury’s verdict in favor of an employer on an employee’s lawsuit under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The verdict was the result of several things the employer did correctly in response to the employee’s medical issues. This case is worth another look.
OSHA’s Next Move: Agency at Work on Permanent COVID-19 Safety Standard
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is moving forward with plans to issue a permanent rule aimed at requiring employees of large employers to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face weekly testing. OSHA announced on January 25 it is withdrawing the emergency temporary standard (ETS) it issued on November 5 and that […]
Employers in Limbo After Latest Development on OSHA’s Vax Rule
Employers will have to wait to see what the future holds for the Biden administration’s rule that would require some 84 million employees across the country to either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing.
HR Teams Play an Integral Role in Safeguarding Employee Data
One of the weightiest responsibilities for any HR department is the protection of employees’ personal data. Consider the amount of sensitive employee information companies possess: tax documents, Social Security numbers, insurance information, bank account numbers, and candidate data. The major breaches we see in the headlines are typically focused on the theft of customer data, […]
From Health Educator to D&I Leader: Shavonne Washington-Krauth’s Makes an Impact at Children’s Nebraska
Shavonne Washington-Krauth, Director of Culture and Inclusion at Children’s Nebraska, has built her career on a foundation of health behavior change and research. Her journey from a health educator to a key leader in diversity and inclusion (D&I) is a testament to her dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces. Through her proactive approach, she has made […]
Can Relocating New Talent Hurt Your Chances for a Diverse Workforce?
If you’re looking to make your workforce more diverse and are considering recruiting talent outside of your city or state lines, you may want to think again—or at least take a different approach, otherwise, you run the risk of having a less diverse workforce.