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HR seems to be more than a job; it’s a mission. To do the kind of work that HR professionals have to do, they really need to have a clear, organizing principle to how they approach their jobs. That’s how today’s guest feels about her job. Meet Amy Roy, the new Chief People Officer at […]
By Kyle Emshwiller Are you having a hard time getting a response from your vacationing boss? Don’t take it personally. According to a recent survey, 51 percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) said they do not check in with the office at all while on vacation. That’s nearly double the response to a similar poll […]
Cooper chairs the labor and employment practice group at law firm Garvey Schubert Barer in Portland, Oregon. Her tips came at a recent BLR-sponsored webinar. Technically, What’s a Part-Timer? Regular part-time employees are workers who are normally scheduled to work fewer than 40 hours per week and who are not designated to receive the typical […]
Now that the House has passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA)—an Obamacare repeal and replace proposal—the ball is in the Senate’s court. And while Republicans there say they won’t adopt the House version wholesale, most of the provisions easing requirements for employers are likely to appear in the Senate’s bill as well.
Enticing jobseekers with competitive salaries and perks is a struggle many small businesses (SMB) owners are facing in the year ahead, finds a new study by Oasis Outsourcing, a professional employer organization.
Dion Bullock is only in the early stages of his new role as Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Strategy Lead for Bravely, but he’s already made an impact. While new to the role (which is similar to “Chief Diversity Officer (CDO)”), Bullock isn’t new to the organization. He’s served as a coach, or “Pro,” for the […]
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced the upcoming opening of four EEO data collections. The agency collects workplace data from public and private employers meeting certain thresholds annually but had previously delayed collection of the 2019 and 2020 data because of the pandemic.
What are the most common violations found by DOLs Wage and Hour Division (WHD)? Time clocks, rounding, training time, and break time are among the top six. By law, employees must be paid for all “hours worked.” In general, “hours worked” includes all time an employee must be on duty, on the employer premises, or […]
If you’re in the HR industry, you’ve probably used LinkedIn, but you may not know how to make the most of your profile. A LinkedIn profile with the right content will help you stand out from the crowd. One way to do this is by creating a well-rounded, informative profile. This includes a well-designed résumé, […]
Yesterday’s Advisor clarified rules governing benefits during FMLA leave; today, recouping payments when an employee doesn’t return from leave, plus an introduction to the “FMLA Bible.” When an employee fails to return from FMLA leave, for at least 30 calendar days, the employer may demand payment of its share of the health premiums paid during […]