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Millennials Seek Communication, Collaboration, and Connectivity in Workplace, Says Survey
Facilitating real-time engagement and genuine connections with fellow employees will create the company culture that retains Millennial workers.
How-Tos of Reverse Mentoring: Part 2—Benefits for Mentors and Mentees
While reverse mentoring turns the traditional model of mentoring on its head, in truth, there are still many benefits that accrue to the mentor by virtue of spending time and building a relationship with a more senior or experienced mentee that are no different than if they were following a more traditional model.
Service Animal Gets Job, Too!
With all the doom and gloom that’s populated our media these days, HRSBT has just the feel-good-type of story you need!
Tipped Over: Fifth Circuit Vacates the DOL’s Rule for Tipped Employees
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a ruling on August 23, 2024, vacating a 2021 Final Rule of the Department of Labor (DOL) which limited the circumstances under which employers can claim a “tip credit” for “tipped employees” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This decision is likely one […]
Minimum Wage Requirements 101
Does your organization pay minimum wage for any roles? What about roles that are paid above minimum wage, but still close to it? Did you know this may not be enough to be legal if you’re taking certain deductions off that pay? Did you know that you may not be able to pay only the […]
RIFs: Beware the Hidden Costs
A reduction in force (RIF) often seems the obvious cure to financial challenges, but there can be surprisingly high costs associated with a RIF. You may want to consider alternatives. Consider these potential RIF costs: Lawsuits. This is an expensive aspect of any RIF, but there are steps to take to minimize the risk. Most […]
Don’t Back-Burner Employee Communications
Ask employees what they like least about their jobs, and they typically cite a problem with communication. In fact, in many national employee attitude surveys, participating organizations across the board were rated lowest on questions related to communication. This is particularly unfortunate given that employees who took the survey said communication was very important to […]
Are You Loading Up on Loading Dock Safety Training for the Holidays?
Although holiday shopping seems to start earlier and earlier each year, the “official” start of the holiday shopping season is still the day after Thanksgiving. If your organization involves shipping services and is affected by the busy holiday season, this is a good time for loading dock safety training. Your training may be: Initial […]
Is Sexual Harassment Training Now Too Subtle?
Sexual harassment scandals have rocked a number of industries in recent months, from media and sports to business and politics. This has led to a renewed focus on sexual harassment training in the workplace. Employees need to know what types of behavior are acceptable and what is considered inappropriate and may violate company policies or […]