The Pros of Boomerang Employees
It’s often bittersweet to see a colleague leave your organization for another opportunity. On one hand, you may be happy he or she found a new position, but on the other hand, you’ll miss working with him or her.
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In ADA Cases, Courts Defer to Employers on Essential Functions
The Americans with Disabilities Act’s employment protections only extend to individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of their jobs. And when it comes to deciding which functions are “essential,” courts continue to defer to employers’ judgment. In Knutson v. Schwan’s Home Service, Inc., No. 12-2240, (April 3, 2013), the U.S. 8th Circuit […]
Congress Passes New Limits on Predispute Employment Agreements
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, Congress has enacted legislation to assist people who pursue individual and class-action lawsuits in their ability to litigate disputes of sexual assault and sexual harassment. After President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 into law, Congress passed the Speak […]
IRS Clarifies Midyear Changes to ‘Safe Harbor’ 401(k) Plans
The IRS on Jan. 29 provided some long-awaited guidance on which midyear amendments to “safe harbor” 401(k) retirement plans it will allow — and which remain prohibited. The guidance, effective immediately, should put to rest years of confusion among practitioners over when they can adjust plans to reflect short-term changes without putting their plan’s qualification […]
Preemployment Personality Assessments Make All the Difference
In Yesterday’s Advisor, we explored how personality tests really function in the workplace. Today we’ll continue to look at just how these tests can really help you hire the right person for the job—not just the one who seems right.
‘First’ Intern Gets Second Chance at Showbiz Gig
Elder first daughter Malia Obama has been seen on the set of Lena Dunham’s hit HBO show Girls in Brooklyn after landing her second television entertainment internship, reports the Daily Mail.
How Your L&D Team Can Adopt an Ecosystem Mind-Set
In yesterday’s post, we talked about the ecosystem mind-set and what it is, as well as why you should want your L&D team to adopt one. Today’s post will unpack more details about what you can do to encourage your L&D team to adopt an ecosystem mind-set. Keep reading to learn more.
Office Masquerades as Good Employer
Cost of Trips: $800 Potential Exposure for Out-of-Office Accidents: $25,000 per employee Litigation value for Dunder Mifflin’s missteps: $0. This has to be some kind of record. For the fourth week in a row on The Office, we have a new episode in which no one at Dunder Mifflin did anything to put the company […]
Top 5 Hard Skills Your Employees Should Learn in 2018
Over the past few years, there’s been a lot of talk about “soft skills” that employees need to learn, such as time management, emotional intelligence, and effective communication. But what “hard skills” or technical skills will your employees need to learn in 2018 to keep up in a world full of ever-changing technology? Below are […]
Continuous Education—Not Just a Term but a Business Reality
Educating the modern workforce is a not a one-off effort completed upon graduation from high school or post-secondary education. In today’s dynamic business and employment environment, businesses and employees need to constantly adapt to changes in global competition, technology, government regulations, market trends, and a host of other factors.