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?
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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 […]
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EntertainHR: All Rise, The Honorable Roman Roy Now Presiding
If you’ve ever watched Succession, you know that the show is a fierce exploration of power, influence, and legacy, with each member of the Roy family vying to be the voice and changemaker of their family-owned company. At its core, Succession is not just about business; it’s about who gets to speak, who gets to […]
Ask the Expert: Our Vendor Had a HIPAA Breach—What Are Our Obligations?
Question: We were notified that there was a breach of HIPAA at one of the vendors we use. The vendor did follow proper protocol and written notices of the breach were sent to all of the employees. My question, is there any additional requirements for employers in this situation? Answer from the experts at HR […]
Keeping Hiring Fresh: From Group Interviews to Informal Events
In yesterday’s Advisor, we noted that interviews can sometimes be a bottleneck in the hiring process. We started an outline of some alternatives to either bypass or improve the in-person interview. Let’s take a look at a few more options here:
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Yesterday we looked at some generation-specific considerations for onboarding. Today we’ll look at general considerations.
Benefits Outsourcing Is Growing, Survey Reveals
Corporate benefits departments are shifting, growing, and responding to the needs of their employees by outsourcing more time-consuming benefits functions, according to a new survey conducted by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.
HR Pros Can Be Criminally Liable in Antitrust Cases, Feds Say
Two federal agencies have announced that going forward, they intend to pursue criminal charges against individuals involved in illegal anticompetitive activity. And HR professionals “often are in the best position” to ensure compliance, the organizations said in a new guidance.
Helping Employees with Mental Health: How Can Employers Do Better?
One topic that is top of mind right now is mental health. There have been countless headlines examining some component of how COVID-19 is impacting our lives in ways beyond just the disease, not the least of which is how it is impacting our mental health due to the societal changes it caused.