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3 Ways to Bridge the Gap in the Employee Service Experience

By Guest Columnist Feb 21, 2017 Talent

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Companies can bridge the gap in the HR service delivery experience by investing in the right technologies and services that enable HR and employees to connect in a whole new way. With the right tools in place, HR can deliver a service that is user friendly, always available and similar to what employees are used to in their personal lives. As a result, employees will spend less time looking for answers and more time being productive and innovative in their work. Read on to see how other companies are using modern HR services to better care for their employees.

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EEOC Releases Guidance on Mental Health Conditions

By Joan Farrell, JD, Senior Legal Content Specialist Jan 18, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 19, 2017

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released informal guidance for advising employees of their legal rights in the workplace with regard to depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health conditions. Although the guidance is geared to employees, it provides insight for employers as to the EEOC’s position on protections provided for employees […]

Creating a Bereavement Leave Policy for Your Company

By Jodi R. Bohr, Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. May 10, 2019 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 10, 2019

In a previous article, we addressed the benefits of having a bereavement leave policy. Here we examine how to craft the right type of bereavement policy for your workplace. What type of bereavement leave should you offer and how much? Who will be eligible for leave? How should employees notify you of their need for […]

Pros and Cons of Employees Having a Second Job

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Oct 16, 2020 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 16, 2020

Employers want employees who are loyal and unlikely to leave the organization. Where does having multiple jobs fit into that? Does it mean employees are more likely to stay because they appreciate the flexibility or more likely to go because they have other options?

Severance pay in California: Considerations for employers

By Chris Ceplenski Aug 6, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 19, 2015

Severance pay in California is not legally mandated, but many employers opt to use it for other reasons. One of the main reasons to utilize severance pay (also called a separation payment) is to get the employee to sign a release of claims against the organization. Here are some general points to understand if utilizing severance pay in California:

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Should You Make a Counteroffer When an Employee Leaves?

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Oct 21, 2019 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 21, 2019

When an employee comes to you with the news that he or she has gotten a competing job offer and is about to give his or her notice and take the new job, what is your reaction? Do you always let the employee walk away without further conversation? Does the answer change depending on whether […]

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New Case Studies Highlight Importance of Succession Planning

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Dec 13, 2017 Talent

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Succession Planning, a recent report from the Center for State and Local Government Excellence (SLGE) in partnership with Kronos and the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR), describes how state and local governments use succession planning as an integral part of their strategy to attract, engage, and retain employees.