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The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and alcohol and drug testing in the workplace: When to do it… when you have to stop

By Bob Brady Apr 23, 2006 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Apr 23, 2006

While some employers may regard alcohol and drug addiction as self-control issues, the Americans With Disabilities Act emphatically does not. Both addictions are qualified disabilities under ADA. Those who suffer from them are consequently protected against discriminatory behavior by employers. The Americans With Disabilities Act, requires that you offer equal employment opportunity to rehabilitated alcoholics […]

Rethinking the Golden Rule—What Are Your Team’s Needs?

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Aug 4, 2015 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 13, 2015

Yesterday’s Advisor featured training guru Brad Karsh’s advice on four distinct personality types (Driver, Calculator, Innovator, and Stabilizer) that you’ll encounter at your company. Today, Karsh explains how to navigate teams made up of these diverse personalities—and why the Golden Rule sometimes doesn’t work.

The Benefits of Employee Mentoring Programs

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Jul 7, 2015 Learning & Development

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

The Benefits of Employee Mentoring Programs Mentoring programs provide a multitude of benefits for both employees and the companies they work for. Employers have found that while an initial time investment is required in setting up the program, employee mentoring programs can reap positive results across the board. For example, employee mentoring programs can:

Employees with Bipolar Disorder: Great One Day, Nightmare the Next

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Sep 23, 2013 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Sep 23, 2013

We have no accurate statistics regarding the prevalence of bipolar disorders in the workplace, especially because it is often hidden due to stigma, says Wootton. However, we do see a prevalence in creative departments, sales, legal, and management. Frustratingly, he adds, it’s often a tough call whether the employee with bipolar is an asset or […]

Train Supervisors to Avoid These 10 Sins

By Heather Hunt Jan 28, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 28, 2014

For sins 1 through 6, click here. Sin #7. Not Knowing and Not Enforcing Policies We’re busy now. Talk to me about that harassment business next week. If you think the work’s not safe, you’re free to quit at any time. Nobody in this department can talk about salaries or benefits with other employees or […]

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3 Ways to Stay True to Your Company’s Soul in COVID-19 Crisis

By Susan Haberman and Rhonda Newman, Senior Partners at Mercer May 18, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Updated: May 18, 2020

As much as the coronavirus has conspired to keep us apart, it’s also brought us together. Lockdowns and social distancing cannot suppress the humanity and spirit shining through in what has become a global fight—a battle we all have a stake in—to conquer this invisible enemy we call COVID-19.

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DOL Releases Final Rule to Clarify Joint Employment

By Susan Prince, JD, MSL Jan 14, 2020 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 14, 2020

On January 12, 2020, the federal Department of Labor (DOL) announced the release of a final rule clarifying issues surrounding joint employment, which is of particular interest to employers that use staffing agencies, have franchise relationships, and use subcontractors. The effective date of the new rule is March 16, 2020.