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We are currently in uncharted territory in this country. For the first time in a long time—perhaps ever—there are more jobs than people to fill them. That means they don’t have to take the first job off the street—they have choices.
In 2016, 98% of organizations said they would implement video as part of their digital learning strategy. And it will become more and more critical for your training programs to include effective video content in the near future. (Read “Why Your Training Materials Must Include Video Content in 2018” for more details.)
by Tobias S. Piering and Andrew Moriarty What do menstrual cramps, temper tantrums, and getting old have in common? They’re all symptoms of new mental health disorders recognized in the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)―a controversial but widely used authority on mental health diagnoses. New disorders Published by […]
Employees are motivated to perform in several ways, some from positive reinforcement and some from negative reinforcement, which is where progressive discipline comes in. Another rationale for the use of progressive discipline is to instill a sense of fairness in employment termination decisions. When you let someone go, employees want notice in order for it […]
In the last few years companies have struggled more than ever before to find and keep high-performing employees, but what gives? In fact, 70% of talent leaders in a Lighthouse Research & Advisory survey of 1,100 companies said conversations about hiring and retention had gone from an “HR priority” to a “business/operational priority” in the […]
On June 20, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Texas employers) delivered a blow to advocates of LGBTQ rights in the workplace when it sided with a self-described Christian business whose policies discriminated against gays. The lesson: Not all discrimination is unlawful discrimination. Discriminatory Policies Braidwood Management manages various […]
Subsidized work and training programs have been around for a few decades and offer many benefits to employers and employees. Employers receive reimbursements from the government (i.e., grants, loans, etc.) for some of the wages they pay employees who enroll in their subsidized programs, and employees gain employment and training.
Congress recently passed HR 4445, the Ending of Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, which prohibits the enforcement of mandatory arbitration or joint class action waivers in cases of alleged sexual assault or sexual harassment. Upon President Biden’s signature on March 3, 2022, the law took effect immediately. The legislation […]
Loss in productivity: $70,000 – $100,000/year Discount off of Dietco Supplement: $20/month Two-night stay at Schrute Farms: Priceless Once again, Julie is working extra hard this week for one of our clients and has asked me to fill in for her here on the blog. I’m Troy Foster a fellow labor and employment attorney with […]
