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Special from Atlanta–SHRM Annual Conference and Exhibition In yesterday’s Advisor, attorney Dana Cotham offered suggestions for avoiding retaliation claims—the most common type of claim. Today, the red flags that signal potential problems, plus an introduction to the new, comprehensive training solution—TrainingToday. Here are Cotham’s “Red Flags for Retaliation.” The actions listed below are those that […]
In late January, it was revealed that wearable activity trackers, such as Fitbit, were doing more than just tracking activity. These wearables were also sharing very sensitive military information, unbeknownst to its users. While wearables may pose a threat to your company’s secure data, could they potentially save your employees’ lives, too?
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, companies have changed their core business operations and instituted new practices and procedures in the blink of an eye. The changes, perhaps unknowingly, have created risks that could jeopardize the protection of valuable trade secrets.
Compensation planning can be a very time consuming task. It’s vital to attracting and retaining qualified talent, but can be a bit less cumbersome when managed with a practical approach.
The employee retention credit (ERC) is a fully refundable tax credit against payroll taxes originally enacted as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Its purpose was to encourage employers to continue paying employees despite financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Even if your quarterly Forms 941 (the federal tax […]
Within your company, you know the stay-ahead race well. Innovation! AI! Digital tools! There’s so much new technology bursting down businesses doors these days that it’s hard to keep up. But there’s an often-overlooked threat undermining progress from within—skills gaps. While it’s easy to focus on flashy new technologies or growth strategies, unaddressed skills shortages […]
In a recent article we explored the concept of ghosting, where an applicant that would have been a good fit and maybe even has accepted an offer just vanishes without a word. Thanks to a collaboration with recruiters at Addison Group, we have a special three-part series. Each part will include one ghosting tale. If […]
As HR leaders, we’re typically preoccupied with “what’s next” this time of year. What trends should we be monitoring? What new ideas are percolating below the surface? And what big ideas could transform our industry in the year ahead? And while I don’t have all the answers (no one does, really!), I do find myself […]
In a recent interview, Microsoft’s CEO emphasized a profound insight: empathy is the most significant source of innovation. This statement resonates deeply, positioning empathy not only as a human value but as a teachable skill essential for meeting people’s needs, fostering innovation, and engaging employees. Empathy, when combined with compassion, transcends simply recognizing emotion; it […]