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Creating an effective and productive work space is essential to increasing employee engagement. Whether your company has 5 or 500 employees, company culture is becoming increasingly important to applicants when they are looking for a job.
Just because the Family Medical Leave Act is rigid in many respects doesn’t mean there isn’t leeway in some situations. For example, reinstatement may not be required for employees deemed to be “key employees.” Recently a group of attorneys well-versed in FMLA issues was asked about exceptions to the reinstatement rule for certain high-level employees. Here is their take on that limited exception to the FMLA rule.
Much of the energy toward improving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the wake of the George Floyd murder has begun to dissipate. The shock and pain of that event have been replaced with other concerns, and many activists and DEI supporters have been disheartened to see that happen. Sometimes, frank discussions surrounding these topics […]
Jamie Starner has been involved in the field of recruiting for more than a decade. For our latest Faces of HR profile, we sat down with Jamie to discuss how she got her start in the industry, her biggest influence, as well as her thoughts on trends and best practices for the HR industry, including […]
Yesterday’s Advisor presented the rules for deducting pay for nonexempt employees as explained by Attorney Ted Boehm; today, Boehm reviews how deductions can be applied (or not) to exempt workers.
According to a Career Builder survey, 71% of employers said that they valued a candidate’s emotional intelligence (EI) skills over his or her IQ. And moving forward, employers are much more likely to hire and promote individuals with developed EI skills.
In a recent decision, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas—addressed claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by an employee who had a noticeable stutter. The employee alleged his employers failed to accommodate his disability and subjected him to a hostile work environment.
Almost everyone went home when the coronavirus swept the nation. Now that organizations are starting to re-open their doors, they want their employees back on site. The problem is, very few people feel comfortable doing so. I recently discussed this and related situations with an HR expert.
A challenging job market, new workplace demands driven by emerging technology, and concerns over job longevity and security are all contributing to stress among workers these days. Add to that an environment in which many employees are grappling with low wages and increasing work demands, and it’s no wonder that companies of all kinds are […]
Attracting top talent and building a high-performing culture are the most important elements in a company’s success. High-potential employees need to be challenged to learn, grow, and use their “superpowers” to propel your business forward. To do that, they need a framework and a culture that reinforces why performance matters.