Not Sexy, But Important: Look Again at Life Insurance
It isn’t the sexiest benefit on the menu, but life insurance might be the most heroic. Unfortunately, its value is often unappreciated until tragedy strikes.
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Increase in Positive Drug Tests are a Security Concern
Drug use among employees is a broad concern for any organization, and with wide acceptance of medical marijuana and the legalization or decriminalization of recreational marijuana in many states, security (and HR) personnel can have difficulty navigating these changes. While pubic attitudes regarding marijuana use are shifting, serious concerns remain about the use and abuse […]
Are You Wasting Time with Many Unnecessary Meetings?
As COVID-19 has prompted many employers to shift staff to remote work, recurring meetings that were formerly held in a designated conference room or office have also been reformatted for online or phone-based settings.
New Law Allows Employers to Make Temporary Changes to FSAs
On December 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Economic Aid to Hard Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act into law. It makes temporary changes to rules governing health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and allows employers that sponsor the plans to provide employees with more time to use the benefits. Here […]
Employers Record Wins in Title VII Suits Over DEI Training
Employers have recently prevailed in several cases across the country in which employees have attacked diversity training and other workplace initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), indicating that many courts don’t consider these trainings to be violations of federal antidiscrimination laws. Antidiscrimination Training Doesn’t Create Hostile Workplace Many of the lawsuits arose after […]
Must You Allow Telecommuting for the Scent-Sensitive?
Yesterday, we looked at various issues relating to employees with allergies or sensitivities to various scents and smells. Today: Must you permit the scent-sensitive to work from home?
Nuns Challenge Goldman Sachs Pay Policies
Last year Goldman Sachs paid its five most senior employees a collective $69.5 million dollars. Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein may have claimed that he was doing “God’s work,” but four orders of nuns beg to differ. The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the Sisters of St Francis of […]
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 […]
From Scientist to DEI Leader: The Inspiring Journey of Cherise Bernard
As the Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Invitae, Cherise Bernard’s journey from a scientist to a DEI leader in technology and advertising is as unconventional as it is inspiring. Her story is not just about career transitions but about a deep-rooted passion for driving positive change and fostering inclusive environments. Early Career and […]