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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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 […]
5 Steps to Restoring Trust in the Workplace
By Claudia St. John, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, president, Affinity HR Group, LLC Are your sales and customer service teams arguing or just not getting along? Do some members of your leadership team fail to openly share their thoughts and concerns? Are your best performers bogged down in work, unable to delegate because they worry someone else […]
Where Will Hire the Most?
Yesterday we looked at CareerBuilder’s Midyear Job Forecast. Today, more from that report including which region will be hiring the most.
40% of Employees Say Flexible Work Hours are the Most Valuable Perk
Offering work perks is a great way to attract and retain top talent, but what types of perks are favored most by employees?
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 […]
Are You Prepared for Legalized Marijuana in the Workplace?
On June 25, 2019, Illinois became the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana, joining the growing list of states and cities that have legalized some form of marijuana use. At this point, it might be easier to just count the states that still ban marijuana in all forms, but one fact remains: It’s still illegal […]
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 […]
How Upskilling and Reskilling Workers Went from a ‘Good Idea’ to a Necessity
The Great Resignation is alive and well. In November of last year, a record 4.5 million U.S. workers left their jobs, and the trend isn’t slowing down. One report asserts that “three out of four full-time employees are planning to quit their job this year.” While the pandemic is partly to blame for mass resignations, […]
What’s Behind the Ghosting Epidemic?
Halloween was full of fright and ghost stories, but there’s a different kind of ghosting that has employers and recruiters scared these days. In today’s competitive job market, the tables have turned in the recruitment process. With a record 33 consecutive months of job growth, it’s not just employers that are critically evaluating potential hires—talent […]