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What conduct constitutes sexual harassment?

By Chris Ceplenski Feb 6, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

“What do you think of when someone refers to sexual harassment? In California, and under federal law, sexual harassment covers a wide variety of behavior–from unwanted sexual attention, to offering favorable treatment in exchange for sex, to sex-related teasing that fundamentally changes the workplace environment, to general hostility directed towards someone because of that person’s sex—even if the hostility itself is not of sex-based origin or [sex-]based terms.” Nicole Legrottaglie explained in a recent CER webinar.

The Silent Crisis of Gen AI Anxiety in the Workplace

By Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Disaster Avoidance Experts Oct 27, 2025 HR Perspectives

Updated: Oct 27, 2025

The conversation about generative AI (Gen AI) is unavoidable in today’s business landscape. It’s disruptive, transformative, and packed with potential—both thrilling and intimidating. As organizations adopt Gen AI to streamline operations, develop products, or enhance customer interactions, the inevitable side effect among employees is anxiety. Will jobs vanish? Will expectations shift overnight? Can they keep […]

Ask the Expert: Voluntary Benefits During Unpaid Leave

By David A. Slaughter, JD, Senior Legal Content Specialist, HR Hero Apr 20, 2022 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Apr 20, 2022

In our latest installment of Ask the Expert, brought to you by the team of industry experts at HR Hero®, we look at a recent question from a subscriber regarding the recommended management and payment of voluntary benefits for employees while they are out on unpaid leave. Q: How should employers handle voluntary benefits when employees are […]

Ask The Expert: Pitfalls of a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

By Jeanna Crocker, Senior Legal Content Specialist, HR Hero May 25, 2022 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 25, 2022

In our latest installment of Ask the Expert, brought to you by the team of industry experts at HR Hero®, we look at a recent question from a subscriber regarding performance improvement plans (PIPs), the challenge of perceived retaliation, and the importance of building a clearly defined employee policies. Q: We have an employee who is on […]

Quantitative vs. Qualitative Metrics in Training Evaluation

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Sep 19, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: Sep 19, 2023

In the quest for effective training, evaluation stands as the compass, guiding organizations toward success. But when considering training evaluation, a debate often arises: Should we rely on quantitative metrics—hard data—or delve into more qualitative, nuanced feedback? The answer lies in a combination of both. Understanding Quantitative Metrics Quantitative metrics offer concrete data—think test scores, […]

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Helping Employees Stay Well During COVID-19

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Apr 14, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Updated: Apr 14, 2020

These are stressful times for everyone, and in a work environment where mental illness was already a rising concern for many organizations, the COVID-19 crisis is creating new concerns. Employees are anxious not only about their health and the health of their loved ones but also about the economy, child care, and their job security.

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8 Tech Hiring Trends You Need to Know in 2019

By John Reed, Executive VP, Robert Half Feb 15, 2019 Recruiting

Updated: Feb 20, 2019

The nation’s unemployment rate is at a near record low, with more open jobs than candidates to take them. And technology is a sector with some of the fewest people available for all the vacant positions. This tight job market is great for IT workers, but it is stressful for hiring managers struggling to keep […]