Termination for FMLA Leave or Long Lunch Breaks?
By Connor Beatty, JD
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Employee Dating: Is There a Way to Control Employee Relationships?
We have an issue around employee dating. We tried a no-dating policy, but we can’t seem to put any teeth into it. When we confront two employees we think are dating, they say, “Hey, we’re not dating—a few of us like to get together after work for drinks.” And another couple wouldn’t answer because “It’s […]
Your Good Reputation Can Save You Money—More Important Candidate Experience Facts
In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented the first three facts about the candidate experience that employers should heed; today, the rest of the facts from CareerBuilder’s study—including how good branding to candidates can pay off in the end.
Take These Steps Now to Safeguard Your Organization from AI Risks
No other technology today has the level of hype artificial intelligence (AI) has. Countless news articles, blog posts, and videos have predicted everything from drastic changes in the workplace to the complete destruction of humanity. With all this discussion, it can be difficult to determine exactly how, and to what extent, your organization will be […]
Cyber Hygiene: The Key To Closing Digital Skills Gaps
HR leaders and decision-makers of today have to remain abreast of skills gaps within their organizations. With emerging and evolving technologies like artificial intelligence growing increasingly commonplace, adapting to new demands is key, but HR leaders must ensure that worker skills do not become obsolete as their employment skill set demands change. One of the […]
Objective medical proof not necessary for accommodation duties to arise
By Marc Rodrigue Under human rights legislation across the country, Canadian employers have a general duty to accommodate employees who are unable to perform their work for a period of time because of illness or disability to the point of undue hardship. This may require an employer to grant an employee a leave of absence […]
What Impact Will the Loosened ESG Restrictions Have on Retirement Investments?
The Biden administration recently pulled back some investing restrictions companies were tied to. Now, businesses can look at the environmental and social implications of investing in a particular fund, choosing whether to put money into areas such as fossil fuel production. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing means looking at how companies behave and how […]
Managers Don’t Need Answers—They Need Questions
In today’s Advisor, Dan Oswald suggests that managers shouldn’t try to have all the answers; the real key to great management is asking the right questions. Oswald writes on Business and Leadership at the Oswald Letter blog. Before I headed to the airport today, Bob Brady handed me a book and said something like, “This […]
Video Recruiting: Recruit with Style
A recent Aberdeen Report states that 61% of companies were more likely to use video recruiting during their onboarding and hiring process over other methods. Today we’ll learn what makes video interviewing the way of the future. Organizations are implementing video interviewing to reduce time-to-hire, to save money on the recruiting process, and to more […]
NLRB Relaxes Standard for Union Insignias in Workplace
On August 29, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a major decision that reversed a standard it set in 2019. Previously, employers enjoyed substantial discretion to limit alterations to work uniforms or other designated clothing in the workplace.