Handling Red Flags in B2B Relationships
In two previous posts, we’ve been discussing the concept of red flags in the business-to-business (B2B) context.
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More Info on the Talent War
According to a new survey, companies across the globe are suffering from a talent shortage. Many employers are citing skilled trades as the roles that are hardest to fill, for the seventh consecutive year. As talent shortages worsen, companies are increasingly turning to training and development to fill talent gaps and upskill employees.
FMLA And ADA: When Are Independent Medical Examinations OK?
Both the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) often apply to employees who are seriously ill or injured. When this happens, employers may be required to grant leave and to accommodate the employee under both the FMLA and the ADA. This article series examines similarities and differences between […]
Arkansas: Largest Shift in State Political History
by Don Eilbott, Jack, Nelson, Jones, Jiles & Gregory, P.A. I fully realize that the story of election evening was the Republican victories in the House and Senate nationwide and locally. In fact, looking at color-coded maps of the congressional districts, I see the country is now solid red, with the exception of the small […]
Barriers to Acquiring Tech Talent
Employers have long had difficulty acquiring information technology workers, as candidates are in demand, regardless of the job market. New research provides insight into IT hiring challenges and tips to help overcome them.
How to Exercise Effective Back Safety Training
Here are some exercises you can recommend to employees during back safety training. These easy tune-ups can help condition and increase flexibility to prevent back injuries. WARNING: Advise employees to consult with their doctor before starting any exercise program. If they are badly out of shape or already have a back problem, some of these […]
Vast Majority of Recruiters See Résumé Lies as Deal Breakers
A résumé is often the first impression a potential employer has of a candidate. Absent a referral or previous relationship, that piece of paper (or, increasingly, digital document) trying to list as many credentials and as much experience as possible is what will often make or break the applicant’s chance to move on to the […]
Pay for Performance—What’s Happening in the Trenches
By Stephen D. Bruce, PHREditor, HR Daily Advisor Just My E-pinion Pay for performance—everyone wants on the bandwagon, but what are companies actually doing? Our survey results tell the tale. Most respondents provide some type of individual performance pay to all employees, according to BLR’s recent survey of Pay for Performance practices. This was true […]
South Dakota Brewery Worker’s Employment Tanked by Medical Restrictions
A brewery employee suffering from a medical condition was placed on additional work restrictions by his new treating physician. Accommodating the new restrictions put the employer in a position where it had to either invest in expensive equipment or let the employee walk.
Sexual Harassment: Repeated Staring At Co-Worker Can Constitute Gender-Based Discrimination
Sexual harassment case law is evolving rapidly. In the first lawsuit of its kind in California, a Court of Appeal recently decided that a male employee’s staring at a female co-worker could amount to gender-based harassment. We’ll tell you how the case came about.