Employee of the Month’s Car Gets Shot Up
Apparently, not everyone was happy with the employee-of-the-month award at a Florida Walmart.
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‘Soft Safe Harbor’ May be Possible for Employers Submitting Diversity Materials
The Trump administration’s request that employers doing business with the federal government submit training materials used as part of their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is sparking confusion and concern, but some questions are being answered.
WV Jobs Protection Act Reopens Doors by Shielding Liability for COVID-19
From layoffs to leave laws, mandated vaccinations to limitations on services or materials, almost every business has been affected by COVID-19 in some way over the last year. The concern that has been top of mind for nearly all employers, however, is how to keep your employees safe from the virus and your business safe […]
3 Tips for Maintaining a ‘Merry’ Candidate Experience During the Holiday Hiring Season
Providing a great candidate experience has been at the top of recruiters’ and hiring managers’ minds for much of 2018, and for good reason.
ACA Will Make Wellness Even More Important
Your wellness program may get much more important under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), says Morris, a member of the firm Epstein Becker Green in its Washington, D.C., office who specializes in benefits. There are already many benefits to wellness programs, but Morris is convinced they will become even more crucial as the ACA unfolds […]
Maximize the Impact of Your Employee Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) have been around for decades, and your company likely has one. You may not pay much attention to it, but if you don’t, you may be missing an opportunity to really reap its maximum value. Recently, the National Business Group on Health (NBGH) (businessgrouphealth.org) created a work group charged with a […]
DEI and Mental Health: Keys to Improving Intertwined Workforce Initiatives
Back in 2019, before Black Lives Matter and George Floyd put an overdue spotlight on companies’ role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), we at DMi realized our usual approach of self-reliance on overcoming challenges wasn’t cutting it. We began a search for a consultant who could advise us on the best path forward […]
Airline Faces Weighty Problems with New Hiring Policies
Employers are adopting wellness programs to help workers maintain a healthy weight to prevent chronic diseases. The high cost of fuel is prompting an Indian airline to adopt a hiring requirement that looks at weight from another viewpoint. GoAir had decided that to save on fuel, it will only hire flight attendants who are female […]
Key Employee Concerns Post-Pandemic
For over 2 years, employees, employers, and just about everyone else across the globe have been eagerly awaiting the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic caused widespread disruption in work, community, and family life and created tremendous stress among workers. As the pandemic recedes in many parts of the world, however, new challenges and […]
Have Your ‘Particular Set of Skills’ Endorsed on LinkedIn
Having coworkers and past supervisors vouch for your skills on LinkedIn is a great feeling. Not only do you look good on paper, you look good to prospective employers. But imagine if a celebrity could vouch for your skills. How would you look then?