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Attendance and tardiness can be a costly issue, as we’ve previously mentioned, not only for an employer, but for an employee as well. In this recent incident, an employee was able to bill the government for 4 months of work he never did, and his boss never even noticed! Was this a case of poor […]
Ask an IT staff member whether your organization has done enough to educate employees about cybersecurity, and then ask an employee in a different department the same question. You will probably get two very different answers, which supports research indicating a “dramatic disconnect” between the perspective of IT vs. the perspective of other employees regarding […]
The Washington Supreme Court recently limited when an employer can restrict low-wage workers from moonlighting. The court ruled such agreements are presumptively invalid for low-wage workers unless they are reasonable and narrowly tailored. Washington’s Anti-Moonlighting Law Since 2020, Washington has restricted employers from prohibiting their low-wage workers from moonlighting—having an additional job, supplementing their income […]
“Never judge a book by its cover.” A common phrase that in terms of recruitment means something very unique. When it comes to selecting the best candidates to work for your company, going deeper than just face value should be a routine practice. According to a new CareerBuilder survey that outlines myths around background checks, […]
by Erin Wortham, People Engagement manager, Insights Learning and Development “We don’t see the world as it is, we see it as we are,” Anaïs Nin once wrote. One place where it’s apparent that people hold different perspectives of the world and themselves is in the workplace. Realizing this, and acknowledging this in ourselves, is […]
As Hurricane Dorian gets closer to the Florida coast, now is a great time to ensure your employees are properly prepared for emergencies and disasters.
by Erica E. Flores A new ruling from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court should be a warning to employers in the state that refuse to tolerate medical marijuana use by employees with a disability. On July 17, the state high court ruled in Barbuto v. Advantage Sales & Marketing, LLC, that an employee who was […]
In a previous post, we talked about the pros of hiring boomerang employees, or employees who leave an organization and later return.
As an HR professional, you’ve likely had to tackle employee burnout. There are many approaches for preventing and addressing this issue. Today, we’re focusing on business travel’s contribution to employee burnout.
Embarking on a business expansion journey demands strategic planning and a robust understanding of your marketplace. As you scale your business, it’s crucial to integrate a multifaceted approach that enhances your operational capabilities and fortifies your market position. This article explores essential strategies to help you manage growth effectively, ensuring your expansion efforts are both […]