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Yesterday’s Advisor presented the facts of a wage and hour lawsuit that could have been prevented with proper supervisor training. Today we look at the court’s decision—and the training takeaways for employers seeking to minimize their legal risk.
Microlearning is one of the most notable and pervasive trends across the e-learning industry right now. But regardless of its popularity and usefulness, it does have some limitations. And you’ll want to know what those limitations are if you’re interested in implementing it properly.
Automation has been talked about quite a bit for many years now. The reactions to the potential that automation carries have been mixed. Some are afraid of what it might mean for their jobs. Others are relieved that it will take their more tedious tasks off their plate so they can do something more valuable […]
Spooky season is officially upon us, so this seems like the perfect time to cover one of my new favorite shows: Ghosts on CBS. The show follows Sam (a journalist) and Jay (a chef), city dwellers who think they’ve hit the jackpot when Sam inherits a gorgeous country estate from a distant relative. Dreaming of […]
It can be difficult for workers to find time to dedicate to their actual job duties when their calendars are filled with endless meetings, many of which have dubious value. Massive Meeting Times According to some estimates, the average employee attends 62 meetings per month, and meetings take up roughly 15 percent of an organization’s […]
In recent years, there has been a movement toward flatter organizations. The shift, aimed at greater equality, is based on the idea that each person understands his or her responsibilities and will act accordingly.
Employers have many reasons for implementing standards that regulate employee appearance. The primary reasons include:
Leave, vacation, and sick time are among the most important benefits that attract and retain employees. What are your competitors offering? What’s happening out in the real world? Help us (and you) find out!
Pregnancy discrimination charges and lawsuits continue to rise, and no surprise—Many managers still hold out-moded ideas of how to treat pregnant employees, and that’s a recipe for your organization’s next lawsuit. “All pregnant employees should stop work 30 days before their due dates.” “Pregnant women should stay out 6 weeks after the birth.” “I’m not […]
Holidays are one of the most popular perks you can offer. What’s happening out in the real world? What are your competitors offering? What are best practices? Help us find out!