FMLA and Becoming a Parent
Most employers subject to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations are well-versed in its main provisions, namely that it allows up to 12 weeks of leave for any of the following purposes:
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By Stephen D. Bruce, PHR Editor, HR Daily Advisor It’s all too common to read about the positive traits of great leaders, but what about their darker side, the negative traits, asks business and leadership blogger Dan Oswald in a recent edition of The Oswald Letter. In today’s e-pinion, how he’s become a better leader […]
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t
M. Lee Smith President Dan Oswald reviews the book Good to Great by Jim Collins. Review highlight’s books theories on leadership, people (employees), discipline, and technology in business. Of all the business books I’ve read throughout my career, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t has had the greatest influence […]
Latest Trends Survey Discloses Fees, Remain DC Plans’ Greatest Concern
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by Mark I. Schickman Pop Quiz #1: Your 26-year, highly successful employee Kelly is popular with both employees and your customer base. Five years ago, she successfully inherited the work of an old-time employee, keeping his customers happy and adding more! Four years ago, Michael was hired and assigned to assist her; under her tutelage, […]
Employers may be liable for transgender discrimination
by Ryan B. Frazier The legal landscape related to sexual orientation and gender identity has been shifting in recent years. The impact of same-sex marriage on employers and other topics involving homosexual employees and their partners have been featured in previous issues of this newsletter. Recent lawsuits and statements by key governmental officials have now […]
New California law mandates sexual harassment training for local officials
by Beth Kahn and Sigalit Shoghi Morris Polich & Purdy LLP Changes to California’s law requiring sexual harassment training for supervisory employees will go into effect on January 1, 2017, clearing up ambiguity about whether elected city officials are required to take sexual harassment prevention training and education courses already mandated for private-sector supervisors. Assembly […]
Public Disclosure by Former Employees: Could the Goldman Sachs Nightmare Happen to You?
by Peter A. Jones Few would question that the world has changed. Collectively, social media, unlimited Internet access, and a shift in the way news is gathered and reported have created a different and challenging environment when employees go “public.” Indeed, the very definition of what constitutes “news” is constantly evolving, as is the news […]
When Experience Isn’t Transferable
Recruiters are taught to look for “transferable experience,” with the idea that tasks and responsibilities will readily translate to another environment.
How to Transform Managers into Coaches
Yesterday we took a look at a recent interview with Jason Forrest, CEO and Chief Culture Officer at FPG (Forest Performance Group) to discuss some insights from his book, WTF: Why Training Fails. Today, the rest of that interview.