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The biggest obstacle to building an effective employee recognition strategy is false assumptions, says Mike Byam, managing partner of the Terryberry Company, an employee recognition firm. His five myths appear in his new book, The WOW! Workplace. Myth #1. "They’ll Think I’m a Softie’ Byam’s first myth is that if you go out of your […]
The old “business necessity” rule is no more; in disparate impact age discrimination cases, employers can now defend under the easier standard of “Reasonable Factor Other Than Age” thanks to a new final rule from EEOC. EEOC released its Final Rule on Disparate Impact and “Reasonable Factors Other Than Age” Under the Age Discrimination in […]
While clearly not every job is a good candidate for remote work, there are millions of jobs that are. This fact contributes to the ever-growing percentage of the workforce (now estimated to be around 40%) that work virtually in some capacity. Some employers remain wary of allowing remote work, while others embrace it fully. Let’s […]
As technology continues to advance, so does the hiring process. More employers are turning away from old practices in favor of newer, digital initiatives that provide jobseekers with the experience they want and expect.
If an employee breaks or loses a valuable piece of equipment, or a worker owes you money from a loan, you may be tempted to make a deduction from the person’s next paycheck. But you need to act cautiously because there are strict rules governing exactly when you can and can’t take money out of […]
by Gary S. Fealk “I know we had an e-mail/videotape/memo about that, but I can’t find it.” You might be surprised to learn that lawyers are often told there’s a key piece of evidence that would help in the defense of an employment claim, but the client just can’t seem to track it down. Let’s […]
We have an employee who is “sick” quite often. I suspect that there’s not any illness, just a desire to stay home, because the illnesses always seem to be at stressful times for the business. I have asked her for a doctor’s note for the file, and she gets very angry and says that by […]
Internships serve as valuable steppingstones for career growth, providing opportunities to gain practical experience, expand networks, and potentially secure full-time employment. Starting an internship is an exciting opportunity to gain understanding of a role and pave the way for future career prospects. To make waves during this transformative experience, it’s crucial to understand your future […]
Imagine you are conducting an interview, and in the middle of it, a coworker pulls you out of the room to handle business matters. Upon returning, you finish the interview, walk the candidate to the door, get back to your office, and then reach into your purse to grab some cash for the vending machine. […]
Employer awards help companies attract top talent. Job seekers look for proof that a company is what it says it is, and awards provide validation.