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In this article series, we’ll focus on the intersection of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and how it affects many other laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), workers’ comp, and other state laws that apply to medical or disability leaves. Additionally, the FMLA may intersect with a variety of employer-provided leaves […]
The need for flexible working arrangements is no longer limited to working parents. Today’s workforce, while multigenerational in nature, is feeling the pressure to adapt to the needs of its Millennial and Gen Z cohorts. Living in a world where digital makes everything possible, it is no secret that these younger workers are itching to […]
We’ve all heard the quote, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” I’m a firm believer in this. Life’s too short to toil away in a job you hate. So, I’ve always encouraged my kids to pursue their passions and then figure out how to […]
The number one reason employees leave an organization is because they’re searching for career advancement or promotional opportunities, according to research parsed by Inc.
Yesterday’s Advisor examined how emerging HR issues are shaping handbooks, as reflected in a recent survey conducted by XpertHR. Today, how handbooks are managed.
Your wellness program may get way more important under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), says Morris, a member of the firm Epstein Becker Green in its Washington, D.C., office who specializes in benefits. There are already many benefits to wellness programs, but Morris is convinced they will become even more crucial as the ACA unfolds […]
It’s easy to forget that every employee hired into your organization was once a candidate applying for a new job opportunity. These applicants chose your company over hundreds of others in the hopes of starting a new career journey. And it’s a jobseeker’s market today.
Organizations compete not only for customers but also for talented employees to work at their organization. For some companies, these competitors may be one and the same—the same competition may create competing products or services and also be vying for the most talented people in the market. For other organizations, the list of competitors for […]
Before Kimberly Nerpouni got her start in the HR industry, she worked in the IT industry as an analyst. By 2001, she was working at Macromedia building and managing a 35-person IT and Engineering Support team. During this time, Nerpouni realized developing teams was her passion, not information technology. “I made the leap to human […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, guest columnist Matt Cullina, CEO of IDT911, presented the importance of preparing employees for cyber incidents such as identity theft. Today Cullina addresses another important aspect of training for these security challenges—when you protect employees, you protect the business.