The Pros and Cons of Wearable Technology in the Workplace
Continuing from yesterday’s post, here are some pros and cons of wearables in the workplace.
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Supreme Court Lowers Bar for Adverse Actions
Can an employee sue under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to challenge a lateral transfer, even if the transfer doesn’t result in a loss of pay? According to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, the answer is yes. Employers transfer employees, or take other actions, for a variety of reasons. Until […]
The Most Memorable Interns
The summer is coming to an end, and with it, many interns will say their farewells and head back to school.
Bank Saves Time, Money by Not Following ‘The Paper Trail’
Part 1: The Problem with Paper When our saga begins, the paper is new. It is made into a three-part form: one pink, one canary, and one the palest of blues. No one really knows why it has three parts, but everyone who sees it appreciates its delicate hues. After a few months in a […]
Faces of HR: Bryan Otte on Being Proactive, Trust, and HR’s Impact on the Bottom Line
Before Bryan Otte got his start in the HR industry, he had an impressive career serving in executive marketing and operations roles at several of the nation’s leading news and entertainment companies. Prior to joining MGAC, a global boutique consultancy, Otte led his own HR consultancy, where he partnered with a diverse, global client base, […]
Changes Loom for HR Structure, Pay Practices
Compensation laws are changing, and the changes will likely mean you’ll do things differently. The Ledbetter decision, covered here in recent issues, may have you scrambling to document pay decisions better and keep the records longer (or indefinitely). What you may not know is that these decisions could have an impact on your overall human […]
Seeking Diversity? Step 1 Means Attracting Diverse Candidates
As employers are increasingly striving to build diversity in their workplaces, recruiting for diversity is taking center stage. Having a diverse workforce as a goal requires making sure hiring managers and recruiters are committed to the organization’s objective.
Faces of HR: SHRM’s CHRO on the Art of Simplicity
Jim Link’s path to CHRO at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) started with a lucky break: An internship at General Electric threw him headfirst into the world of HR. Tasked with both crafting the company newsletter and navigating the complexities of union grievances, his early exposure to the crucial roles of communication and […]
Don’t Act Without Thinking: A Few Thoughts on Firing Employees
Conventional wisdom says firing an employee is one of the more difficult decisions for managers and HR. Unconventional wisdom says to think differently. Read on. Thought No. 1: Fire Sooner, Not Later When a new employee isn’t the right hire, act! When there isn’t a good match between your need and their talent, no amount […]
SHRM Backs Legislation to Prohibit Enforcement of Overtime Regs
By BLR Editor Kate McGovern Tornone The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has announced that it backs legislation that would prohibit the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing its new overtime regulations.