Teaching Business Ethics for Better Corporate Culture
In a competitive business environment, there is often temptation among companies, their employees, and executives to cut corners to further their own interests.
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You’re Going to Ban Political Discussion? (Good Luck …)
In a BusinessWeek article, Bruce Weinstein, PhD., who calls himself “The Ethics Guy,” says that most political issues are by their nature highly divisive. At stake in this year’s presidential election, he adds, are such questions as these, all guaranteed to have the potential for controversy: Should abortion continue to be legal? Should same-sex marriage […]
Thinking ‘Outside the Box’: How Successful Leaders Overcame Their Limiting Beliefs, and How You Can Too
The concept of ‘thinking outside the box’ has become more than a mere cliché in the leadership arena. It represents a crucial element of successful leadership, especially in today’s rapidly changing and complex world. Leaders who challenge conventional thinking, embrace innovation, and inspire their teams to follow suit are the ones who truly make a […]
FMLA: Termination Due to Restrictions During High-Risk Pregnancy
By Stephen W. Jones, JD The 8th Circuit—which covers Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota—recently held that presenting a doctor’s note to her employer entitled a pregnant employee to the protections of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the employer’s decision to fire her on the last day of […]
Factors in Classifying Contractors vs. Employees
In a previous post, we discussed the challenges rideshare company Lyft is preparing for based on its designation of drivers as independent contractors as opposed to employees.
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.
HRDA Frankly Speaking: The $1.3 Trillion Warning—Your Managers Are the Retention Linchpin
A critical new report from the Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) delivers a clear economic warning to HR leaders: U.S. employers are projected to lose at least $1.3 trillion in attrition in 2026. This massive cost is driven by a simple, avoidable factor: a lack of cultural investment. AWI’s 2025 Employee Engagement & Retention report surveyed employees […]
FWA Policy Makers Mostly Ignorant of Business Realities
Fortney is a co-founder of law firm Fortney & Scott, LLC in Washington, DC, and is editor of the Federal Employment Law Insider. He made his remarks about FWAs at SHRM’s Employment Law and Legislative Conference, held recently in the nation’s capitol. Well-Meaning, But Dangerous As an example of the problems with FWAs, says Fortney, […]
Tech-Savvy Gen Z Talent Shapes the Future of Recruitment
According to the 2024 ManpowerGroup Talent Shortage Study, 75% of employers worldwide are struggling to find talent to fill critical roles. This talent shortage is top of mind for employers and by extension, the staffing industry as a whole. While the problem is complex, the solution is simple – attract and activate the Gen Z […]
Structured Interviewing: The Human Signal HR Still Needs in an Age of AI Enhanced Hiring
We are entering a new era of Work 4.0, defined by rapid technological acceleration, shifting human expectations, and a hiring landscape that feels more complex than ever. AI is reshaping how organizations source, assess, and select talent. It is also reshaping how candidates present themselves: they can now mass apply to hundreds of roles in […]