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In an article that first appeared on HR.BLR.com, guest columnist Elizabeth Dukes from iOffice.com writes that while the top leaders’ instincts are much of what helped them rise to the top, many of their most valuable tools are learned skills. If you are looking to advance into a top leadership position, here are 5 more […]
Yes, England’s Queen Elizabeth II was finally giving up some of her major duties, such as opening Parliament, to her son and CEO-in-waiting, Charles, the Prince of Wales. Charles has been keeping busy pursuing his “encore careers,” including advocating for the environment and traveling to visit U.K. countries.
Creating a drug testing policy in California is often considered to be critical in ensuring employee safety. However, must comply with both state and federal laws when putting the policy together. How can you establish an effective program that doesn’t cause potential legal headaches down the road?
The digital age is upon us! Almost everything we come into contact with has some digital competent associated with it, and because of this, you’ll want to make sure the leadership in your company possesses the same digital savviness as your youngest employee (arguably, your youngest employee may also be the most digital-savvy).
In today’s Advisor, we publish a guest column from Mark I. Schickman of the California Employment Law Letter on mock training videos gone bad. To Bawdily Go Where Lawman Had Gone Before by Mark I. Schickman These are the voyages of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Her mission: to serve with honor, courage, and commitment, to display […]
Solving the worker shortage by retaining your older workers brings many benefits, but an aging workforce also raises several challenges. A June 10 webinar will tell you what you need to know.
Managers often want to know why they need documentation to fire an “at-will” employee. Simple, says today’s expert. Without it, you can end up in court explaining why your managers are so stupid that they fire people for no reason. In theory, with at-will employees, either party can terminate the employment arrangement: At any time […]
From piercings to tongue studs to revealing clothing, today’s workplace is a hotbed of cultural and generational challenges. And many of the conflicts are tied to safety issues. In today’s Advisor, we’ll tell you how EEOC helps to sort it all out. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) take on safety and religion was recently […]
In yesterday’s post, we explored the benefits of making your employees shareholders of your organization. Today’s post will cover the drawbacks and challenges behind making your employees shareholders.
by Jonathan R. Mook The following article answers some common questions about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) recently promulgated guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and mental health conditions. Q Why should employers review the EEOC’s mental health guidance? A If they haven’t already dealt with the issue, many employers will be […]