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Managing employee leaves of absence is one of the most challenging aspects of HR. In this video training series, we tackle FMLA-related workplace scenarios not unlike those your supervisors or managers might face any day. Then, our FMLA expert Susan Schoenfeld explains whether the supervisor handled the situation correctly and what considerations should be made […]
“How well do you really know yourself?” can seem like a silly question. You spend every day with yourself. You’re privy to all of your most private thoughts. Yet, how well do you know yourself?
Latifa Lyles, Acting Director of the Women’s Bureau (WB), noted that today, full-time female workers earn on average only 81 percent of what their male counterparts earn. For African-American females and Latinas, the wage ratio is substantially lower: 68 cents and 59 cents, respectively. But the real cost of the pay gap is more than […]
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.
by Mark I. Schickman Fox News understands the life of a news story. It knew that former anchor Gretchen Carlson’s claims of sexual harassment against its former CEO and chairman Roger Ailes would draw headlines for months, as would the ultimate resolution of the claims. In news parlance, Carlson’s claims had “legs.” So, too, would […]
Courts have long favored arbitration as a method of dispute resolution under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court reinforced the policy favoring arbitration agreements in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis. The Court ruled that the FAA requires enforcement of arbitration agreements that fall within its scope, including agreements in which […]
With the 2024 election on the horizon, companies are uniquely positioned to foster civic participation among their workforce. Many employees view their employers as trustworthy sources of information, often more so than government entities. This perception creates an opportunity for businesses to promote voter engagement through targeted “Get Out the Vote” (GOTV) campaigns. By leveraging […]
When employees leave your company, they take their skills with them. When someone stagnates at your company, his or her skills do not improve. That’s why many make use of skill-based hiring and training to avoid loss of skills.
Note: Nadian was an HR Works Podcast 5-Minute Friday guest. Listen to that here. When HR is given an opportunity to lead through influence, it has a good chance to take a struggling organization and reshape it into a successful one. It takes a little faith on the part of leaders, but the effects can […]
Being a company that gives back has just as many positive outward facing outcomes as inward. There is rarely a downside to being a company that supports employee volunteerism. My colleagues and I at Worksmart have outlined the top five reasons to prioritize charitable efforts as a company—and we challenge you to get your teams […]