Aesthetics Matter to Millennials
Add another item to the list of what attracts Millennials to an organization: aesthetics. And it’s not only office aesthetics. Websites and other branded material matter, too.
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Going Beyond Mandates to Prevent LGBTQIA+-Related Discrimination and Harassment
According to the Center for American Progress’s 2022 Survey, half of LGBTQIA+ adults reported experiencing some form of workplace discrimination or harassment in the past year because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex status, including being fired or denied a promotion; having their hours cut; or experiencing verbal, physical, or sexual harassment. This […]
DOJ Won’t Defend the ACA Individual Mandate and Related Provisions
The Trump administration has decided not to defend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate, or certain provisions it considers to be inseparable from the mandate, from an ongoing constitutional challenge. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked the court hearing the case to declare these provisions invalid as of January 1, 2019.
Reducing the Toll of Workplace Stress
Stress in the workplace is becoming a widespread epidemic. According to extensive research conducted by The American Institute of Stress, 40% of workers reported their job was “very” or “extremely” stressful, and 80% of workers feel stress on the job. As a learning and development professional, here are a few things you’ll want to know […]
Do Your Managers Know How to Resist Retaliation?
Gauge your managers’ current knowledge about retaliation with these quick cases: Peter worried that a dangerous chemical was being used without proper protection, and he reported it to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). His boss, Sheila, was not happy. “Peter’s wrong,” she said. “There’s nothing unsafe about our process. And I’m miffed […]
Why HR and Communication Departments Need to Work Together to Create an Engaged Workforce
By Jeff Corbin, CEO and Founder, theEMPLOYEEapp In Fortune’s most recent 100 Best Companies to Work For list, it was determined that one of the most significant trends among the companies making the cut was a superior culture that each company creates for its employees. Given what we know about the current state of employees […]
Why It’s Important to Financially Mentor Your Employees
Some of your employees dream of being financially independent entrepreneurs, and others fantasize about retiring early, but all of them need financial wellness. Research tells us that 63% of U.S. employees are weighed down by financial stress. Their anxiety makes sense when you consider that, on average, only 47% can cover expenses during a break […]
Tip Pooling: Court Serves Starbucks Baristas a $100 Million Verdict for Employer’s Illegal Policy; Tips on Tips
March Madness Boosts Morale
The NCAA college basketball tournaments, otherwise known as March Madness, are right around the corner. The “First Four” games are slated to kick off March 17–18, 2020, which is just the beginning of this 3-week event. If you’re concerned that your employees will be spending more time filling out their brackets instead of being productive, […]
Evaluating Recent Grad Skill Levels
For employers anxiously watching the labor market for signs the pool of available talent is getting larger, recent high school and college graduates are an important demographic. Every year brings millions of new high school and college graduates to the workforce, representing a potentially lucrative pool of labor for employers to recruit from. But do […]