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The “Trainer’s Corner” experts in our sister publication, OSHA Compliance Advisor, suggests that, to teach adult trainees, four factors are key: Motivation. Like a door, the mind has to be opened before any new information can enter. The key to getting it open, say our experts, is relevance. What you’re learning about has to be […]
A new study finds that while organizations agree on the importance of diversity and inclusion (D&I), most have difficulty defining diversity and explaining inclusion.
An employee’s first hours, days, and weeks with your organization set the stage for a positive relationship. That’s why onboarding is such a critical step in the process. So, how can you take steps to ensure that the process is as successful as possible from both the employee and the organization’s perspectives? Following are some […]
Can we ask an employee to pay their monthly portion for their health insurance while they are on disability? Thank you for your inquiry regarding employee health benefits while the employee is out on leave for a disability. The term “on disability” is a broad one that may encompass a variety of leave scenarios. For […]
Travel time pay represents a significant risk for wage and hour claims in California. The reason is two-fold: first, California laws differ from federal laws. Second, travel is an integral part of most everyone's work day.
You probably hear a lot about hiring veterans and the value they bring into the civilian workforce. There are hundreds of articles and studies written about it. In fact, there are even data that suggest how veterans are outperforming their civilian counterparts at work. There is good reason why some companies invest in hiring veterans. […]
In part one we learned how to probe to get meaningful answers in the interview; today we handle some behavioral interview questions.
Continued from yesterday’s post, here are a few more best practices to follow when hiring homeless workers. Focus on Social Impact First While it is completely fine to want to generate profits (after all, that is the reason you’re in business), don’t consider business models that will exploit homeless workers simply so that your […]
Tired of employees looking at their cell phones during important meetings? So is an award-winning actress who called out a reporter who was more involved with his phone than with her appearance at a press conference. And it seems she got some “Joy” from laying down the law to him.
In yesterday’s Advisor, new recordkeeping laws for 2015 were presented by Attorney Usama Kahf; today, he shares more requirements to be on the lookout for.