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What HR Needs to Consider About their Business Vehicle Program During Tax Season

By Guest Columnist Apr 3, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

While there is still a short window of time for individuals to file and close out on last year’s taxes, for most companies, tax season is already in the rearview mirror. An often overlooked way to reduce employer taxes is within the business vehicle programs. By using this year’s tax season as a time to reevaluate, businesses can implement sound policies and programs to ensure the organization and the employee are in the best position come tax time next year.

HR Working to Change Its Corporate Image

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Nov 22, 2024 Learning & Development

Updated: Nov 22, 2024

HR often gets a bad rap within organizations. Or at least a neutral/lukewarm rap. Most people don’t directly interact with HR staff on a day-to-day basis, and their impression of that function is based on a handful of touchpoints during events like onboarding, open enrollment and performance reviews. This sometimes creates an impression of a […]

Name Patterns Point to Systemic Barriers in Senior Leadership Roles

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Mar 18, 2025 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Mar 18, 2025

Resume.io recently did an analysis of more than 3000 LinkedIn profiles, with a focus on those in leadership roles. Their analysis identified patterns in names most associated with senior-level positions, specifically those with titles like CEO, COO, CTO, CFO, President, Vice President, Director, and Manager. The findings are interesting, a bit shocking, and perhaps a […]

psychology

New Year, New Approaches to Address Employees’ Behavioral Health Conditions

By Dan Jolivet, Ph.D., Behavioral Health Expert at Standard Insurance Company, Terri L. Rhodes, CEO of the Disability Management Employer Coalition Dec 20, 2018 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 20, 2018

While many people set personal New Year’s resolutions, have you ever thought of making one for your organization? As 2018 nears its end, now is the perfect time to reflect on your disability management practices and identify areas of improvement in the new year. A potential area to address? Supporting employees with behavioral health conditions […]

When Hiring Outside Counsel Is a Good Investment

By Bernadette Sargeant, Stinson Aug 17, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: Aug 21, 2023

As employers largely transitioned back to an in-person workplace in 2022—either full-time or hybrid models—they experienced a noticeable increase in complaints requiring investigation. These complaints ranged from coworkers experiencing obnoxious behavior to allegations of patterns of abuse by corporate officers. These problems aren’t new. A 2016 Columbia Business School study of North American CEOs found […]

Are Employee-Driven Training Materials for You?

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Mar 28, 2018 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 28, 2018

One of the challenges with employee training is the fact that those with the most knowledge of a particular business process, function, policy, or procedure may not have the time or the right skill sets to be effective trainers. Often, there is a wealth of information, knowledge, and experience locked away in the heads of […]

CDC’s Flu Face Mask and Respirator Recommendations

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Oct 14, 2009 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 14, 2009

Yesterday’s Advisor discussed the issue of face masks and respirators and H1N1 “swine flu.” Today, we’ll look at the CDC’s specific recommendations and find out about a special training tool for helping all your employees prepare for a flu pandemic. CDC has issued the following recommendations for face mask and respirator use in preventing infection […]

Now Hiring: Avenger Experience Preferred

By David Kim, FordHarrison May 2, 2018 EntertainHR

Updated: May 2, 2018

Even if you’re not a devoted follower of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), you likely were aware that Avengers: Infinity War just opened this past weekend.  While it is no surprise that the movie shattered a litany of box office records over its opening weekend, no one could have predicted the unparalleled success the MCU […]

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Help Employees Think Ahead with Estate Planning Sessions

By Guest Columnist Apr 5, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Step outside the boundaries of the employer/employee relationship, just for a moment. As a benefit professional or someone who runs a business, your focus is getting the business of the company done. Of course, that includes figuring how to get the best from your employees. Rewarding people fairly, in terms of money and benefits, helping them understand their importance in the business’ success, and communicating with them in a way that encourages their loyalty all contribute to that effort.

Should Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies Vanish After Landmark Supreme Court Ruling?

By Chase Hattaway, RumbergerKirk Feb 29, 2024 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Feb 29, 2024

Last June, the United States Supreme Court held in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard Coll that affirmative action policies at universities violate the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. While the ruling does not apply to employers overall, the rationale and […]