Q&A: Letting Conflict Persist Might Be Beneficial
Conflicts in the workplace invite immediate action and swift resolution. I recently spoke to a couple of experts who disagree with that approach.
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Asia Argento: The Other Side of #MeToo
Asia Argento, one of the first Harvey Weinstein accusers to come forward, now finds herself on the other side of the #MeToo movement in which she had been a prominent figure. According to a recent New York Times report, just months after accusing Weinstein of rape, Argento agreed to pay $380,000 to Jimmy Bennett, an […]
Special from #SHRM2018: Top 5 Priorities for an HR Department of One
The HR Daily Advisor is excited to be at #SHRM2018 in Chicago attending the session “This Year’s Top Five Priorities for an HR Department of One” given by Jennifer Currence of OnCore Management Solutions. Today’s topic, as you may have guessed, addresses those many organizations across the country with a singular HR manager.
Goodbye to Good Girls: A Lesson on Avoiding Retaliation Claims
Note: Includes spoilers for NBC’s Good Girls What can NBC’s Good Girls teach us about retaliation claims at work? Let’s find out.
The Case for Diversity
This edition of The Oswald Letter is a guest post from Elizabeth Petersen, Project Director for Simplify Compliance. While few American businesses self-report on diversity data, workplace discrimination and inclusion are near-daily topics in the media.
How Much Does Salary Matter?
Employers have a tough enough task these days finding qualified workers. But, once found, and once on board, they are increasingly challenged to keep them. Today’s employees have options, which means employers need to ensure that they’re providing an environment that positions them well against the competition.
How Can You Use Predictive Analytics in Recruiting?
Wouldn’t it be nice to have some way to assess the likelihood that a given candidate will stay with the organization long term—or to have at least a way to predict which candidate is more likely to succeed in your organization if more than one seems qualified for a given role?
When Can You Intervene in an Employee Substance Abuse Issue?
In part 1 of this article we began to explore some of the laws and approaches surrounding employees with potential substance abuse problems. Today we will look at some examples of employees with substance abuse problems as well as some training and guidance tips.
Workplace Culture Predictions for 2030
At the start of a new year, it’s common to make predictions about trends for the coming months. Predictions are based on emerging trends, sociopolitical and market factors, etc. Given that a new year isn’t usually that different from the previous year, these are often safe predictions.
‘But No One Got Hurt!’ Is No Defense to Race Discrimination Claims
A number of court cases have illustrated how employers can find themselves in trouble for comments written via email by managers or other decision-makers that indicate an employee’s protected status (e.g., sex, race, age, or taking qualified leave) played a role in the decision to fire them. But here we present a unique scenario that […]