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YouTube has developed quite the reputation among its users as a go-to, informal source for quick DIY lessons and how-tos. In fact, a 2017 survey from YouTube found that one in seven people now go to the video platform to solve a problem related to their job, studies, or hobbies.
We have an employee whose wife has a serious, chronic health condition. He has approved intermittent FMLA. We are suspicious of FMLA abuse–that he is taking advantage of it and uses his wife as an excuse for all of his absences, which are frequent. Can we ask for a doctor’s note each time he has […]
Do you allow employees to bring their dogs to work? It’s a growing trend some employers (9%) are implementing in order to help attract and retain talent. Sure, we’ve all heard of “Bring Your Children to Work” (April 25, 2019) and “Bring Your Dog to Work” (June 21, 2019), but could “Bring Your Pig to […]
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 […]
By Ryan Jenkins Yesterday’s Advisor, explored some of the crucial elements to include when creating a recruiting video aimed at attracting Millennials. Today we’ll hear some more from speaker and author Ryan Jenkins. Check out yesterday’s Advisor to read the first 10 tips Jenkins has to offer when it comes to making a recruiting video […]
By Elise James-DeCruise Tech in training has given social learning a boost, and Snapchat can be embraced for this very purpose. For how to turn Snapchat into a serious communications tool (without all the seriousness), we present an article by Elise James-DeCruise, director of MediaMath’s educational institute, the New Marketing Institute.
Have you ever seen a sign that says something like, “Lack of planning on your part doesn’t constitute an emergency on mine,” hanging in someone’s office or retail establishment? If you think about it for a minute, it’s surprising how often an unplanned or unanticipated event for one person turns into an emergency for someone […]
All your employees should be trained so that they are aware of the potential security hazards at your facility and the means to protect themselves and coworkers. The training should include your workplace violence and prevention program and the procedures and practices to follow in the event of a violent incident.
Because styles and new thinking about what’s acceptable attire in the workplace are ever changing, HR professionals continue to struggle with dress codes. Expectations of professional appearance differ among, and even, within professions. Some HR pros have found that allowing supervisors or department heads the ability to establish and enforce dress codes works better than […]
Recently, the United States Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit—which covers Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island—held that an arbitration agreement between a company and a vendor wasn’t enforceable against one of the vendor’s delivery drivers who didn’t have notice of the agreement. The court’s ruling is a reminder that companies seeking to […]