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Firing an employee—especially a longtime employee who seems to be a loyal, hardworking asset to the employer—is never easy. But policies exist for a reason, and when they’re broken tough decisions need to be made. A recent termination of an employee apparently trying to do the right thing has sparked headlines and illustrates the dilemma […]
The U.S. economy has changed significantly in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread business and economic changes the pandemic has ushered in.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is great for getting tedious, mundane tasks off your plate, but could voice-activated AI platforms—like Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant—help you find that purple squirrel?
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) has been around since 1978 when congress amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, adding a new provision to Title VI. The PDA defines discrimination “because of sex” to include discrimination because of, or on the basis of, pregnancy.
Job scams aren’t a new phenomenon, but in an increasingly digital job market, the scams have become more sophisticated. In a challenging job market, especially in industries where job opportunities are scarce, scam artists target those desperate for work, promising high wages and job security. For business owners, it’s critical to follow recruitment best practices […]
Recently, the #MeToo movement has sparked a vital dialogue about workplace sexual harassment. If you are an employer or HR professional, you should be paying attention and thinking about what steps you should take to protect your employees and your workplace.
Unless you’re born into a family of the super wealthy or win the lottery early in life, chances are you are going to spend the bulk of your adult life working at some kind of job.
Compensation is not the only factor that nurses consider when choosing a health system. Benefits packages, workplace culture, safety, and flexibility all play a role in the decision-making process. CNOs should take a look at their health system’s offerings to make sure they are attractive to new nurses and that they are staying competitive in […]
In an interactive breakout session at the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) Annual Conference and Exposition held recently in Las Vegas, training and leadership expert Cory Bouck used a modern playground analogy—business is dodgeball, not yoga. The yoga kids will end up working for the dodgeball kids. How can you train to succeed in […]
Seals, a senior partner with Mercer Atlanta, offered her tips at WorldatWork’s annual convention and exhibition, held recently in Philadelphia. The New Model for Purchasing Technology Seals’ chart shows how tech purchasing has changed: The Old Model The New Model Licensed Business Models Subscribed On-premises Deployment Models In the cloud Customized single tenant Architectural […]