In Hopes of Finally Settling Cases, EEOC Revises Process
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently unveiled regulations to modify the presuit conciliation process in hopes of finally settling some employment disputes.
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When an Employee Wants to Resign but Continue Working
by Susan Hartmus Hiser Q: We have an employee who has been having performance problems. He has offered to resign in lieu of being placed on a performance improvement plan, but he wants to continue working for another couple of months because he feels he has a better chance of getting a new job if […]
Handbook Not Enough—You Must Train Supervisors
Yes, you have handbooks, but you need to train to be sure your supervisors know the material provisions of your policies and rules, says attorney Mark Schickman. And they need to understand that policies must be fairly and consistently applied. While you are at it, Schickman adds, make sure that your practices match your […]
Could Comp Audit Be Damaging Exhibit #1 in Court?
And the second rule of auditing: Be sure that management is willing to make corrections if infractions are found. If your own audit shows failure to comply, and especially if you haven’t taken steps since the audit to correct the situation, your audit can quickly turn from a helpful tool to a damaging exhibit in […]
Career Relaunchers 101: Recruiting ‘MBA Moms’ Back into the Workforce
I’ve had a number of male clients ask me how to bring more woman leaders into their organizations recently. I don’t care that this might be a knee-jerk response to current events; I’m just thrilled to have the conversation. “Want to bring more women into your organization?” I ask them. “Try recruiting at a PTO […]
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?
High Profile or Not, Sexual Harassment Claims Require Employer Action
Sexual harassment — the subject has exploded in recent weeks as people from all walks have spoken up about a menacing workplace problem. Even though antiharassment efforts are a priority in human resources circles, recent revelations about the actions of some high-profile executives are likely to cause employers to ask the question, “Are we doing […]
The Rise of Employees as Agents of Change: Engaging Your People with Purpose
The notion that employees are the most valuable asset to a company has never been truer than it is today. Your people are often the creators of, consumers of, and advocates for your product. It’s important to connect with them on a meaningful level that speaks to your shared values and beliefs. Just look at […]
About That Commute
How much does travel to and from work matter in terms of job satisfaction? The commute, it turns out, ranks No. 2 on the list, second only to people at work—and it’s a close second.
Ask the Expert: FMLA Leave to Care for Injured Adult Daughter?
Question: Is an employee eligible for FMLA to care for a 20 year-old daughter that lives with her and was in a bad accident?