How to Promote Diversity and Inclusion
Saying that your organization welcomes diverse candidates is easy. But actually promoting diversity and inclusion requires effort, and attention to detail.
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Absenteeism: Unscheduled Absences on the Rise; Practical Strategies for Boosting Attendance
Last-minute absences have always been a problem for employers. But according to the annual CCH Unscheduled Absence Survey, they’re now at a five-year high.
Artificial Intelligence Use Continues to Rise in Employment
As 2023 wound down, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by employers showed no sign of slowing down. Rather, you should prepare for an increased use and presence of AI in employment decision-making, as well as employee engagement. Intersection of Technology and Employment Law Throughout 2023, an increasing number of states and cities began limiting the […]
You Own the Vision to Make Your Company Successful: Now What?
Like the captain of a ship, a leader sets the course or vision for their company. But how do you get others to follow your vision? Harder yet, how do you get others to be inspired by your vision?
How to Improve Managers’ Lives
Are your managers happy? Are they satisfied with their jobs? How can the HR team (or the greater organization) impact their satisfaction levels and make the job less frustrating?
Lord & Taylor Settles Racial Profiling Case
Retail theft is a major cost for businesses worldwide. Companies spend a lot of time and money fighting shoplifting. According to Loss Prevention Media, retail theft accounted for nearly $18 billion in U.S. losses in 2016. Only about 7.8% of those losses result in a recovery. These numbers are significant.
Sixth Circuit Overturns $2.8M ERISA Award for Unjust Enrichment
Simply paying an aggrieved plan participant for unpaid benefits due was enough to make him whole under ERISA, so no further money damages were warranted as a form of equitable relief, a federal appeals court has ruled. With this conclusion, a majority of the full en banc 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned an earlier ruling […]
The Rising Cost of Pregnancy: What Employers Can Do About It
The cost of childbirth in the United States is rising – leaving many patients with overwhelming out-of-pocket expenses for even traditional deliveries with zero complications. Additionally, depending on which state the birth takes place in, the cost of childbirth can vary greatly, according to a recent Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI) report. Organizations that provide […]
How To Prevent Off-the-Clock Work
Yesterday we looked at 7 deadly timeclock sins that even conscientious employers are often guilty of. Today, we’ll look at attorney Sandra Rappaport’s tips for prevention. We’ll also tell you about a comprehensive wage/hour resource, specifically for California employers, that can help keep you out of trouble.
America’s Most Needed Occupations and What They Pay
Not every job in America is as lavish as the C-suite. Some jobs force workers to get down and dirty, or even put employees lives at risk. These jobs are the backbone of the United States, and as Mike Rowe—of the hit televisions show Dirty Jobs—would say, “Someone has to do it!” In honor of […]