3 Actions to Take for Developing a More Diverse Workforce
It’s becoming more and more important for hiring managers and learning and development (L&D) professionals to develop a more diverse workforce and workplace right now.
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The Best Software for L&D from 2018
Are you in the market for new learning and development (L&D) software for your organization? According to users and expert ratings, the following software vendors appeared on multiple “best” workplace training and learning software lists from 2018.
Josh Bersin Says Employee Engagement Isn’t a Program—It’s a Strategy
A recent report showed that organizations that make use of strategic recognition and engagement improve engagement scores by up to 37%. The report, which was researched by Reward Gateway and Josh Bersin, sought to understand how a strategic engagement model differs from more traditional models. We recently had a chance to ask both Josh Bersin […]
Train Employees on Appropriate Use of the Internet at Work
The material in today’s Advisor is adapted from BLR’s 10-Minute HR Trainer session, “Appropriate Internet Use.” A Reasonable and Balanced Approach Surveys indicate that in most workplaces today, employers and employees agree that some nonbusiness use of the Internet is both inevitable and acceptable. When allowed, appropriate personal use of the Internet in the workplace […]
3 Questions Employers Should Ask in Discrimination Cases
In discrimination cases filed under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, first, the employee must establish a prima facie (minimally sufficient) case of discrimination. Once he does that, the burden shifts to the employer to produce evidence that he was rejected or someone else was preferred for a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason. This […]
Promotions, New Supervisors Not ADA Accommodations, Courts Say
While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires a wide array of accommodations for workers with disabilities, there are a few things that generally are not required because they fail the law’s “reasonableness” test. Among those are a promotion and a new supervisor.
EEOC Guidance Covers ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and the Coronavirus
With the growing concern over coronavirus, last week the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released “What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and the Coronavirus.” The short article notes that the agency’s standard pandemic guidance identifies “relevant established principles and answers questions frequently asked about the workplace during Coronavirus-like events.”
Spotlight on California: The Top 10 Cal/OSHA Goofs to Avoid for 2015
Employee safety is a top concern in many California industries, and Cal/OSHA is ever vigilant when it comes to enforcement. How can you avoid costly compliance missteps? Todd Hunt, Esq., has some tips for employers.
Three Cool Things You’re Not Doing with Your Current Org Chart
It pains me to see so many organizations nowadays create an org chart but then tuck it away in the dark recesses of an intranet that no one accesses or in the back of a filing cabinet, bringing it out only a few times a year during reorgs or hiring planning. I always think, “What’s […]
Innovation Leadership and Why It Matters to Everyone’s Development
Effective innovation leadership creates an innovative culture that permeates all facets of an organization. Read on to learn more about what it is and why it’s important to implement innovation leadership in your leadership development program.