3 Actions to Take for Recruiting a More Diverse Workforce
It’s becoming more and more important for hiring managers and employers to create a uniquely diverse workforce and equally diverse workplace, right now.
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3 Tech Trends for L&D You’ll Want to Know About
More and more organizations are beginning to invest heavily in technologies for training and learning and development (L&D) purposes as such technology continues to get less and less expensive and as such technology becomes more and more pervasive and essential in employees’ everyday work lives.
What We Learned From… SHRM 2024
HR Daily Advisor was in Chicago for SHRM’s 2024 conference this week! After three days of engaging speakers, here are some key takeaways we learned. AI The rise of AI in the world of work has presented a significant shift in how HR functions are performed. Although generative AI has been both a hot topic and […]
Alcoholism and how USC may have violated ADA by firing Steve Sarkisian
On October 12, 2015, Steve Sarkisian was fired as head coach of the University of Southern California (USC) football team. While USC contends Sarkisian was fired for “cause,” there is no question that his alcohol-related behavior led to his termination. Whether the termination was or was not properly for “cause” is relevant, in part, because […]
12 Management Mistakes That Make a Lawyer’s Day
There are certain management mistakes that make lawyers rub their hands in glee—but most can be avoided, says Attorney Adam Klein. He usually represents employees in suits against employers, but today he turns the tables and shares typical mistakes he looks for when developing cases against management. Klein, a nationally known expert on class-action suits, […]
10 Hardest-to-Fill Jobs in the United States
The American Staffing Association’s (ASA’s) Skills Gap Index has identified the hardest-to-fill occupations in the U.S. during the second quarter of 2016. Here are the top 10 most difficult jobs to fill according to the Gap Index.
Case Study: DOL Dings Asheville Company for Overtime Pay Violation
A common question from employers is whether they can use a “comp-time” system instead of making monetary overtime payments. The answer (unless you are a public-sector employer) is almost always “no.” A company in Asheville found that out the hard way when it was investigated by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for alleged failure […]
Don’t Forget to Submit Certified Payroll Records Online
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has reminded Public Works contractors and subcontractors to submit certified payroll records (CPRs) using DIR’s online system. The Labor commissioner resumed enforcement of this requirement August 1, 2016. If this applies to you, read on.
Reframe Criticism to Become a Better Motivator
Be honest: Are you a good motivator at work? Scott Adams, the author of Reframe Your Brain: The User Interface for Happiness and Success, likely disagrees with your answer. But he gives us a way to rethink—or, as he puts it, reframe—our mindset on motivation. I, too, spend a lot of time thinking about this […]
Use Your E-mail to Create a Powerful Workplace
Last month, I talked about how the military makes the most effective use of e-mail. This month, I want to talk about using email to build a team effectively, to develop an esprit de corps, and to make use of wasted electronic real estate. No. 1: This Is Not About Etiquette The following is about […]