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Illinois Court Takes Charge, Finds No Charge in Disability Case

By Guest Columnist Jan 30, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Before an individual may file a lawsuit under federal and state nondiscrimination laws—such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA)—she must first file a timely charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or a parallel state agency, such as the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR). A recent decision illustrates that not every document alleging discrimination filed with such an agency amounts to a “charge.”

What Responsibilities Does HR Have When Managing a Hybrid Workspace?

By Katie Brenneman, Guest Contributor Jun 12, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: Jun 12, 2023

The average workplace today doesn’t look like it used to. Thanks to evolving technology, remote work is accessible more than ever before, and more businesses are taking advantage of it. Although remote work has been on the rise for the past decade, the COVID-19 pandemic only normalized the decision. Now, even in a post-pandemic society, […]

Survey Reveals HR Departments Increase Focus on Engagement, Company Culture

By Leah Machado, Senior Director of HR Services, Paychex Jul 27, 2018 Talent

Updated: Jul 27, 2018

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, […]

Counteroffers for Retention: Worth Doing or a Waste of Time?

By Diane Domeyer, Executive Director, The Creative Group Jul 2, 2018 Talent

Updated: Jul 2, 2018

It’s a real blow when valuable workers hand in their 2 weeks’ notice. Whether you had your suspicions or the resignation came out of the blue, you feel like you have to take action pronto—especially if those leaving are key players and have extensive knowledge of the company.

Twitter: All You Need to Know

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jun 1, 2011 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jun 1, 2011

By Jennifer Benz, Benz Communications If you’re not yet using Twitter, you may think the ubiquitous site—that asks “what are you doing?” and gives you only 140 characters to answer—is just a bunch of nonsense and online noise. But, before you dismiss Twitter as just an Ashton Kutcher—and Oprah Winfrey-inspired fad, read on to learn […]

Why Bringing Veterans to Your Team Benefits All

By Tonya Marie Towles, PCS Pro Dec 6, 2022 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jan 9, 2023

Veterans learn formidable skills in the military to make themselves an asset on the battlefield, and those skills often serve them well in the civilian business world. The skills can range from soft skills like building trust to hard skills such as advanced programming or logistics. There are also financial incentives for hiring veterans that […]

The References Dilemma … Tips for Employers

By Justin Scace Sep 28, 2015 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Sep 28, 2015

Employers naturally want to find out as much as they can about potential hires—after all, they’re going to invest a lot of time and money in onboarding and training. But references—both providing and obtaining them—can result in sticky situations.

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The Fear Is Back: One-Third of Workers Think Robots Will Steal Their Jobs

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jun 10, 2020 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 10, 2020

Technology can be seen as both a blessing and a curse. When the coronavirus pandemic struck, businesses and organizations were quick to implement work-from-home technologies to keep workers on the job and working safely. As the “new normal” of remote work and social distancing continues to dominate the headlines, it makes us wonder: Should we […]