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A federal court in Rhode Island recently rejected a sergeant’s claim that the Providence Police Department’s (PPD) failure to promote him to lieutenant was illegally based on disability discrimination. The court found the employment decision was based in part on the chief of police’s conclusion that the sergeant was undeserving of the promotion and wasn’t […]
You don’t want employees to have their heads in the clouds, but you may want them to record “visual memories” through a new wearable technology device that will store them in “the cloud.”
Glassdoor’s reputation brands it as the place where disgruntled and unhappy employees or job interviewees go to blow off steam. Why is this a problem for your company? Because in reality, Glassdoor® is much more than a complaint site. It’s quickly becoming one of the top sites for posting and finding jobs, and its database […]
We tend to take some things for granted. Well, actually, a lot of things. Here’s one: the presumption of at-will status in Texas. Yes, all employees are presumed to be employed at will, but don’t forget that a presumption is rebuttable. The court of appeals in Dallas recently provided a reminder.
When we hear about workplace flexibility, many of us think first about employers being flexible with childcare obligations and healthcare needs. But flexibility is a perk valued by employees of all kinds, including those without a lot of medical appointments or kids. Varying Needs for Flexibility Just because an employee doesn’t necessarily need the ability […]
A new report, “What New Tech Employees Need: Insights for Driving Engagement and Retention,” released by Culture Amp—an employee feedback and analytics platform—offers new insights into retaining and engaging your tech workers.
Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are getting ready to cast their ballots ahead of the fast-approaching 98th Academy Awards. Final voting opens on February 26th and closes on March 5th, ten days before the golden statuettes are awarded to the winners. This year’s final Oscar voting is especially noteworthy: Academy members must watch all the films nominated […]
Leadership development is a priority for most organizations, yet meaningful performance outcomes are only seen when the learning is applied into real-world, day to day leadership habits. One of the most persistent barriers is the gap in how feedback is delivered and acted upon. Recent research from Borderless shows that while 96% of employees believe regular feedback helps them improve, nearly half say […]
As businesses navigated an unprecedented global pandemic, many were happy just to survive. Now, in a post-lockdown environment, companies are ready to grow again. They are ready to reach new customers while providing an even better experience for their existing users, allowing more people to enjoy their products, services, and platforms. In short, they are […]
An 83-year-old cashier who was replaced in her full-time job—by a machine—is not being a quiet member of the Silent Generation as she battles her employer for unemployment benefits and tries to find an appropriate new job after working for 67 years.