10 Sins of Well-Meaning Supervisors
There are myriad ways supervisors can make simple mistakes that can lead to legal repercussions. How many are you guilty of?
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Employers May Challenge Suspicious FMLA Leave Requests
by Kara Shea The following case provides some hope for employers that find themselves continually dealing with suspicious leave requests under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It shows that you don’t have to accept a medical certification form at face value. HR Guide to Employment Law: A practical compliance reference manual covering 14 […]
Automation Will Displace 85 Million Jobs Over the Next 5 Years, Finds Report
As the unemployment rate continues to ebb and flow with rising levels of COVID-19 cases, jobseekers are in for more unfortunate news; a new report released by the World Economic Forum indicates that over the next 5 years, automation will force many roles to become obsolete.
Bonuses? Great, But Legal Pitfalls Abound
Bonuses are an integral part of many companies’ compensation packages because they: Are an expression of goodwill from employer to employee. Exemplify a personal touch and may evoke loyalty and dedication. Allow organizations to manage pay for performance Can be used as an incentive to retain top performers or to attract new employees Allow the […]
Generational Conflict at Work? It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way
Much has been studied about multiple generations in the workforce, and often, the opportunities age diversity presents get lost in the worries about generational tension.
Which Degrees Have the Best Job Prospects?
Recent research by CareerCast has identified the best college undergraduate majors that come with the best job prospects. Hiring managers might want to know what the future workforce is focusing on.
How Women’s Financial Wellness Is Affecting Retention Rates
How female employees react to financial stress—and their levels of financial savvy—can profoundly affect both their career paths and intent to stay with your company, according to new research from Mercer, InHerSight, and Ellevate Network. Read their research, and learn more about the unique needs women have for financial wellness, including how companies can meet […]
Technology Mishaps Plague Employee Onboarding Process, Finds Survey
As the workplace becomes filled with digitally native workers, i.e. Millennials and Gen Z, companies and organizations would have the best success in retaining this talent pool by offering the technology they desire. Yet, over a third of respondents—in a recent Accountemps survey—say they were met with some sort of technology snafu on their first […]
The Challenges and Benefits of Balancing Global Corporate Values with Local Culture
Maintaining a business culture globally is certainly a challenge, with regional values and norms, differing laws and policies, communication issues, and more to consider. To say it’s a balancing act to blend corporate values with local culture is an understatement, but it gets even trickier when you’re expanding and need talent on the ground. At […]
Should All Employees Be Required to Have Coding Skills?
With recent advances in technology, it’s becoming apparent that coding skills are in high demand across every industry and sector worldwide. And many experts are dubbing coding languages the “language[s] of our modern world,” as coding schools and online learning platforms continue to pop up everywhere.