Practical HR Tips, News & Advice. Updated Daily.
by Jacob M. Monty Monty & Ramirez, LLP Employers need to be aware of legal risks associated with how they handle various protests related to immigrants in the United States, including a boycott and work stoppage planned for February 16. The “A Day Without Immigrants” campaign is encouraging immigrant employees to stay home from work, […]
Wow, readers. In response to our recent column on gender pay disparity, some didn’t like the headline (one thinks it “smells of link bait”), a number want more meaningful comparisons of similarly situated, same-job workers, and some shared stories, such as “Hell on heels.” And some men think the pay gap discriminates against men, not […]
Yesterday’s Advisor highlighted a few legal cases that serve as reminders that antidiscrimination and antiharassment training is essential for employers that want to avoid becoming a defendant. Today, we present a few more costly examples of cases that proper training could have averted.
Weather can be changeable, turning from sunny to blustery. Two recent incidents on live television show that coworkers can get blustery, too—especially during weather forecasts.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and it’s here to stay. In fact, President Donald Trump recently signed an Executive Order that encouraged federal agencies to invest in research and development in AI, an area in which businesses have been leading the way.
In yesterday’s Advisor, attorney Jonathan Segal offered cogent tips on documenting discipline. Today we’ll review his tips on final warnings and accommodations, plus a new training program for your supervisors and managers. Segal is a partner with the Wolf Block law firm in Philadelphia. His tips appeared in our sister publication HR Manager’s Legal Reporter. […]
Business simulations used for corporate training and change management have been utilized for decades by Fortune 100 companies. Experiencing the simulation can single-handedly transform a business and empower it to dramatically increase revenues—and now medium-sized companies can take advantage of this training tool.
Continuing from yesterday’s post, here are more details about how to make sure your training budget, programs, and initiatives remain intact if your organization starts downsizing.
Chelsea Williams is a dynamic People and Human Resources (HR) leader with over a decade of experience orchestrating organizational growth, and expertly guiding teams through periods of complex transformation. Her impressive track record recently led her to Cordial, where she now serves as their VP of People and Culture, poised to shape a thriving employee […]
Here are the five levels of leadership as defined in this continuum: 1. Leading Yourself Included in the definition of self-leadership are character development and core values. In my book, that includes the types of choices you’re making in your personal and work life. Do you act with integrity? Do you put in an honest […]