Future Human Capital Trends: From Super Jobs to Social Enterprise
Between the war for talent, automation, the surge in gig workers, and independent contractors, everyone wants to know where this whole work thing is headed.
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‘My meds made me do it’: medication side effects and the ADA
by Connor Beatty Sometimes an employee who isn’t making the grade may blame his lackluster performance on the side effects of certain medication he’s taking. Although managers may express some skepticism about that excuse, there are times when a cause-and-effect relationship might exist. That appears to have been the case for a Maine lawyer whose […]
How Proactive Employment Agreements Prevent Offboarding Pitfalls
Terminations are complex, often triggering emotional, legal, and administrative challenges for employees and employers. When post-termination questions go unanswered or lack clarity, the offboarding process can become unnecessarily lengthy and contentious, which in turn can lead to increased legal costs for both parties. When employee’s counsel doesn’t have access to the employee handbook or the […]
Work Schedules: The Secret to Improved Employee Morale and Retention
Work schedules do more than merely dictate when employees clock in and out. Employers must understand that schedules are a powerful tool that can empower employees, enhance their morale, and improve retention rates. This was further emphasized in our recent report, The State of the Hourly Worker, which revealed that 79% of shift workers agree […]
Easing Financial Stress and Improving Health with Voluntary Benefits
The word wellness, for most people, refers to physical health relating primarily to diet and exercise. By taking a broader view—one of well-being—we realize that physical health is only one aspect of creating a balanced lifestyle.
Entitled Applicants, Savvier Candidates, and Comedic Résumé Errors: How One Recruiter Has Adapted
Recruiting has evolved heavily over the last 10 years—and not just because of record-low unemployment rates. Some candidates have become better negotiators. Some ghost interviewers. Others fight back when they are rejected, sometimes with foul language—at least, that’s been the experience of one seasoned recruiter.
What Your Employees Want from the Workplace and How to Get There
In today’s competitive market, understanding what your employees and potential candidates want from the workplace is extremely important. After all, you can’t expect to attract or retain individuals who don’t feel their needs are going to be met in your company.
Revisiting Your Training Program
Employee training can be time-consuming, and employees in any field are incentivized and encouraged to find efficiencies wherever possible. It’s therefore not surprising that many companies end up using the same training materials year after year.
Sexual Harassment: Was Employee Subjected to Unwelcome Workplace Harassment?
A recent case from the Tennessee Court of Appeals acts as a reminder of the importance of implementing and enforcing policies aimed at preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. The outcome of the case also shows that while you may not be able to prevent all inappropriate behavior by your supervisors, how you respond to […]
Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Investment … or Wasted Money?
By BLR Founder and CEO Bob Brady Tuition reimbursement has helped thousands of employees, but has it done anything for their companies? Our CEO looks for the benefit in the benefit. Nothing is sacred these days. Not motherhood. Not apple pie. Not even tuition reimbursement. Reimbursing employees for education expenses might seem like the most […]