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No Surprises, Please One of the most cited problems with performance appraisals is the blow to morale and productivity in the time leading up to—and for months after—when the information is delivered. Why? Because employees don’t know what to expect and managers are reluctant to deliver bad news. But, to every extent possible, the contents […]
SBT readers have been submitting their own strange but true encounters with job applicants. So far we’ve heard about inappropriate attire and drug use, to name a few. Here are two more tales from the unpredictable world of HR. A Russian Request Depending on the company’s policy towards vacation time, requesting time off before being […]
While Zoom and other virtual meeting tools have been a lifeline for remote workforces, managers should consider reducing them where possible to help lessen unnecessary stress and mental drain.
by Bart N. Sisk The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued new rules revising its requirements for recording and submitting records of workplace injuries and illnesses. The revised rules require employers in certain industries to submit injury and illness data electronically. The frequency and content of the reports depend on the size and […]
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) in early May clarified guidance issued in late 2016 about its Early Warning Program (EWP), explaining that the program had not been expanded and such a review for an employer’s defined benefit (DB) retirement plan would not be triggered solely by a change in credit quality.
Some colorful (ahem) corners of the Internet were abuzz this week after a report surfaced that an anonymous adult male fan of the cartoon show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic was fired from his job after admitting his fandom to his coworkers. The firing of this “brony” (and let’s just assume for the sake of this […]
Christine Hass isn’t just a leader in learning—she’s been a driving force in digital transformation and talent strategy for the last 35 years. Now the VP of Leadership Strategy at ELB Learning, Hass has built her career on a foundation of fostering continuous learning and business impact. Her expertise, honed through influential roles at giants like HP, Motorola, Walmart, […]
Millennials may be the most-studied generation in the workforce today. One recent survey sought to dispel myths surrounding recruiting and retaining Millennials, and the research indicates that it is a generation that highly values career growth and learning.
Target has agreed to pay $2.8 million to resolve U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission allegations that it violated several nondiscrimination laws. The agreement was reached through the EEOC’s conciliation process. During an investigation, the EEOC found reasonable cause to believe that the retailer was using employment assessments that disproportionately screened out applicants for exempt professional […]
Most people in the United States believe they deserve a raise (89 percent) but would rather do onerous activities than actually request one, according to a survey by staffing firm Robert Half.