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In Leading with Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton, Ellis shares what he learned about leadership from his time as a POW. It’s a powerful read, as Ellis relays stories from his days in the Hanoi Hilton and how the leadership demonstrated by his fellow prisoners often meant the difference between life and death. […]
Every day, thousands of employers learn that one or more of their employees has been called up for jury duty. But do you know your rights and responsibilities vis-à-vis an employee’s jury duty? Here’s a quick primer.
by Gregory L. Silverman A New Hampshire law taking effect August 25 requires healthcare employers to take action against substance abuse in their facilities. The new law requires all hospitals, home healthcare providers, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult daycare centers, birthing centers, dialysis centers, and […]
You might guess technology. But that would be wrong.
Most HR leaders know AI is coming. The ones who are moving carefully, piloting thoughtfully, building the business case are doing the right thing by most conventional measures. And a year from now, many of them will find themselves explaining to leadership why adoption is low and why employee experience hasn’t meaningfully changed. The problem […]
By Kate McNeill, Kelly McDermott, and Donovan Plomp McCarthy Tetrault On Friday, June 27, 2008, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its decision in Honda Canada Inc. v. Keays, reversing the largest award of punitive damages in a wrongful dismissal action in Canadian history. The decision is very favorable for employers. Background Kevin Keays […]
This content was originally published in July 2009. For the latest FMLA regulation changes, visit our FMLA article archives or try our practical FMLA compliance guide. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has created a list of best practices to avoid discrimination against workers with caregiving responsibilities. The document, Employer Best Practices for Workers […]
Not too long ago, jobs were more difficult to come by and hiring managers had the pick of the litter. Now, thanks to the continuing talent shortage, it’s a job hunter’s market, and businesses everywhere are struggling to fill vacancies with qualified candidates.
A new survey reports that from entry-level to C-level positions, women workers are facing more barriers and advancing more slowly than their male counterparts. Even when training is made available, the opportunity for female employees to apply their skills and advance within the company may just not be there—and that’s a big problem not just […]
Summer—traditionally a time when workers schedule time off and plan trips to exotic or relaxing locales—may have entered a new era. It’s an era of contradictions: As some studies show workers value generous paid time off policies, others indicate that employees are increasingly willing to leave their hard-earned time off on the table. Some workers […]