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Yes, employees may be staring into space or scribbling on their agendas. But are they wasting time or reviving their brains to be more productive? A “daydreamer” study by Travelodge U.K. of 2,000 British workers across industries reports they daydream at least four times during their shifts: before lunch, after lunch, afternoon slump time (3 […]
Litigation Value: Very Little. Destination Wedding = $25,000; Niagara Falls Ceremony after Escaping Wedding = $100; Diapering Angela’s Cat = Priceless. Given that last night consisted of two repeats, two of my colleagues have already done a wonderful job of covering issues raised by the Dunder Mifflin gang’s antics last night. Although last night’s episodes did […]
A federal court of appeals has granted the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) its third extension in defending a lawsuit challenging new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations. A lower court temporarily enjoined the rules last year, and the Obama administration appealed that order. Now the Trump administration must decide whether to continue with […]
Metadata is becoming an ever-present threat to today’s legal and business interactions. While the concept sounds daunting, it’s important to understand what metadata is, how it can be used against employers, and how to limit the associated risks. Audio Conference: Practical ESI Management for HR: Rules for Controlling Electronically Stored Information Out with the antiquus, […]
by Rebecca Hudson Colorado’s new civil union law goes into effect May 1, meaning Colorado joins eight other states that permit civil unions or have similar laws that recognize them. Nine other states and Washington, D.C., allow same-sex marriage. Under the Colorado Civil Union Act, the state will recognize civil unions entered into by same-sex […]
While the Ebola threat seems to have been contained for the time being in the United States, it is still a problem in other parts of the world. In today’s Advisor, learn how training is helping fight this deadly disease.
What HR manager hasn’t heard, “We’re an at-will employer, so why do I need documentation before I fire?” Good question, says today’s expert. After all, what is ambiguous about the at-will doctrine? In most organizations, employees are “at will,” that is, they are hired for no specific time period, with no contractual relationship, and employment […]
Wellness! It’s a great-sounding concept, but a little vague—and thus hard to sell to senior management. Today’s expert—an SPHR-certified occupational physician—breaks it down into easy-to-grasp basics. If Time magazine named a “Corporate Buzzword of the Year”, it might well be “wellness.” But what exactly does it mean, and what do you have to do to […]
[Part 1 of this article appeared in yesterday’s issue.] Here are five more learning and development (L&D) programs every enterprise should offer in 2018.
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America has received recognition both for its strong commitment to employee development and to the financial literacy of youths in the Minneapolis area. Employee development “Allianz Life is committed to the well-being and professional development of our employees; they are the key to our success,” president and CEO Walter […]