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Every organization wants to fill its ranks with the best leaders possible in order to stay competitive. However, recent research suggests that formal leadership training—by itself—is not sufficient to equip business leaders with the skills they need to be successful.
We are at the halfway point of 2019—can you believe it? It feels like just yesterday that we were predicting the hottest jobs of the year, and now we’re already into July! Time flies when you’re sourcing and recruiting top talent.
Does your company offer paid leave for the birth or adoption of an employee’s child? If so, you’re among the 32% of employers who say they offer this benefit, according to a new survey released by Standard Insurance Company (The Standard)—in conjunction with the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC).
Whether it’s a Hallmark movie or a slacker-made-good comedy, American popular culture is full of stories about people landing their so-called “dream jobs” and living happily ever after. The idea that doing what one loves is all that matters in a career is romantic yet simplistic. The current labor market is highlighting that reality for […]
by Kevin C. McCormick In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit found that the employees who worked concessions at Oriole Park at Camden Yards were not entitled to overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) because a concessionaire is an “amusement or recreational establishment” exempt from the […]
Yesterday’s Advisor explained why training against workplace bullies is a necessity for your organization; today, we provide some tips on identifying these aggressive personalities so you’ll know when to take action.
Unfortunately, to complicate matters, many state laws (and some city laws) cover sick time and/or vacation time, so proceed with caution, says Marques, an associate in the New York office of Holland & Knight LLP. She offered her tips at a recent webinar sponsored by BLR® and HR Hero®. PTO Policy Decisions Are Important Policy […]
Remote work is becoming more commonplace, fueled by technology and driven, most recently, by Uber, Lyft, and other companies that have benefited from what is being called the “gig economy.” But, whether representing the new gig economy model or the established model of telecommuting, organizations and the managers within them still struggle with issues of […]
By Emily Scace Many organizations want to improve their safety culture in order to reduce injury rates, save money, and increase productivity. But how does a company begin to foster a culture of safety? The following are a just few key areas that go a long way toward establishing a positive safety culture in an […]
For the second consecutive year, from the annual SHRM Conference & Exposition, Paychex released the results of its Pulse of HR Survey, offering insights on the challenges and priorities of today’s HR leaders. The survey, which collected over 300 responses from HR leaders (managers and up) in small and midsize organizations across the United States, […]