Sexist—and High—Customer Writes Note Rejecting ‘My Fair Lady’ Running Workplace
A disgruntled (and clearly sexist) male customer was miffed that a woman was running the workplace. But he couldn’t just leave, well, unless he had a parachute!
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Train Managers to use SMART CONTACT with Problem Employees
When an employee does not perform well and a manager needs to put something in writing, whether for a performance review or between evaluations, attorney Marie Burke Kenny recommends keeping two acronyms in mind: CONTACT and SMART. Kenny, appearing again in today’s Advisor courtesy of California Employer Resources®, is an experienced employment law attorney in […]
Hiring ex-offenders: Considerations for employers
The hiring process can be challenging for employers and jobseekers alike. Employers struggle to match their needs to the skills and experience of applicants. Jobseekers struggle to make employers understand why they’re right for the job. That dual struggle gets even more complicated when a criminal conviction is added to the picture. According to figures […]
First-Aid Training … for Mental Health?
While it’s commonplace for employees to be trained in first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in many workplaces, the concept of first responders for mental health crises is still in its infancy. Millions of workers take sick leave or paid time off each year because of mental illness, and employers face lost revenue through absenteeism, […]
How Professional Women Can Take Command
In Yesterday’s Advisor, we heard from Jennifer Lee, from JB Training Solutions, on how today’s professional woman can make the most of her executive presence. Today, more tips from Lee.
What Are Disqualifying Events under FMLA and ADA?
What employee actions (or inactions) are considered disqualifying events under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? A disqualifying event is generally defined as a failure or refusal to provide necessary information. Here are the specific circumstances under the ADA and FMLA.
5 Tips for HR Directors to Avoid Expensive Company Lawsuits
As the first point of contact for employee claims, HR directors often find themselves with the challenging task of assessing sensitive situations. This, coupled with ensuring both the company’s policies are followed, and employee’s concerns are addressed, can feel daunting. With HR directors playing a vital role in minimizing legal risks for their organizations, here […]
Best of Recruiting 2025
2025 has been a year of shakeups and constant changes, especially for recruiters. The role of associates to executives continue to shift and expand, and the advent of AI has really challenged HR professionals to rethink how and why they hire. Luckily, HR Daily Advisor has been there every step of the way, keeping you […]
Feedback-Driven Training Could Save Your Gen AI Initiatives
As AI transforms how we work, learn, and build, training programs can’t stay static. Generative AI (Gen AI) is moving too fast for one-off courses or fixed curriculums. To keep pace, learning programs need to evolve in real time — using data, feedback, and real-world results to stay relevant, practical, and aligned with what organizations need […]
Cultivating Culture Through Interaction and Play
The world is incredibly diverse. We’ve got nearly 8 billion people and over 3,800 different cultures. Now, as the world hurdles toward interconnectedness, we’re seeing that incredibly vast diversity creep into our cubicles and conference rooms. There is power in diversity because it leads to diversity of thought. With that, though, there is more room […]