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Court that took issue with the phrases “more energetic person” and “Midwestern girl look” point up the importance of training managers in what to say and what not to say, says attorney Stephen R. Woods. He offers two cases that illustrate the point dramatically. Woods is a shareholder in the Greenville, South Carolina office of […]
Question: We have an employee who is currently breastfeeding and having issues with her performance. She’s reserving our mother’s room four times per workday for an hour each time. Is there a way to navigate this excessive use of the accommodation according to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)? We’re concerned about her ability to get […]
Yesterday we heard from Dr. John Sullivan, professor, author, corporate speaker, and advisor, concerning employment branding. Today we hear more from Sullivan. Q: What role do you think alumni programs play in a branding program? A: Well, I call them “brand ambassadors.” These people love your company—they left for whatever reason—but they still love your […]
Gamification has become a popular way to help boost employee productivity. Despite the name, gamification doesn’t mean putting fun ahead of work. Rather, gamification refers to the practice of using incentives, points, rewards, and other game concepts to incentivize and motivate employees.
The concept of neurodiversity is gaining increased attention and understanding, not least in corporate America, where neurodivergent individuals are seen as an often-overlooked source of quality talent. Neurodivergent individuals, those who have neurological conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Dyslexia, and others, are increasingly seen not just as employees who can fit into existing corporate […]
It’s illegal in California to induce someone to relocate to take a job based on misrepresentations about the position. This situation typically arises when an applicant moves to a new city for a job that doesn’t work out and then claims the employer made false promises about the opportunity. Now, in a new twist, an […]
“Participant-led/participant-driven learning is having the ability to take control of what, and how, you learn,” says Chris Douglas, Vice President of training for Fierce, Inc., a leadership development and training company. “When it comes to leadership training, participant-led learning allows personal preferences to influence how these skills are learned and applied. For example, an individual […]
Imagine a new technology poised to transform your organization — but its success hinges not only on the technology itself but on how effectively it’s communicated. That’s the reality for companies adopting Generative AI (Gen AI). As organizations navigate the complexities of integrating these powerful tools, one truth becomes clear: communication is not an afterthought; […]
Misclassification—calling individuals “independent contractors” or “volunteers” who properly should be employees—is a burgeoning legal battleground for HR managers. A recent 30-million-dollar suit on behalf of newspaper carriers is a good example of the stakes involved, says attorney Christine V. Walters. Walters, who is a consultant with the FiveL Company in Westminster, MD, offered her tips […]
As fitness gurus across the country shout “New Year, New You” across the country, maybe it’s time for businesses to adopt the same mantra. The old ways of talent attraction just aren’t cutting it, and what may have attracted one generation won’t necessarily attract the next. What’s more, as companies try to get ahead of […]