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Employee Takes It on the Chin for Refusing Boss’s Personal Grooming Request

When a St. Louis city worker was fired for complaining about the advances of her supervisor, she filed suit for sexual harassment and wrongful termination. But what makes this case “strange but true” is the evidence she used to show that the boss considered their relationship more than just professional. While the boss claims his […]

Thank Goodness It’s Friday … Or Not

Once a week, there’s bound to be someone in your office who rejoices, “Thank goodness, it’s Friday!” This statement is usually proclaimed after workers have suffered through a long, grueling workweek and are getting prepared for the weekend. However, a new study from HappyOrNot shows that Friday may not be the happiest day of the […]

Equal Pay Requirements Under the FLSA

In this new article series, we will provide a refresher on the basics of the Fair Labor Standard Act’s (FLSA’s) requirements.  In this article, we will review The Equal Pay Act (EPA), which amended the minimum wage provisions of the FLSA and is subject to enforcement under the FLSA.

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If Managers Don’t Become Coaches, We Will Fail People’s Careers

These days, we keep hearing about the disengaged workforce and the struggle to retain talent. Coupled with that, Millennials are a growing segment of the workforce (by 2025, they will represent 75% of the global workforce) and are more demanding when it comes to job satisfaction. They are looking for meaningful work, flexibility and autonomy, […]

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Why You Should Develop and Promote Strengths Training

Too often, we focus on skills that employees lack and what they’re not very good at and where they need to improve. But we hardly ever focus on what they’re already good at and how we can help them become even better at what they’re already good at doing. And this is a major error […]

Video: FMLA Eligibility Mistakes Can Be a Landmine for Employers

As HR professionals know, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave is one of the most confusing and complex areas of employment law.  There are many aspects of leave management that can be legal landmines for employers who don’t administer leave or communicate their policies effectively. Speaking to an audience of employers and HR […]

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Taking Risks When Recruiting with Social Media

In yesterday’s Advisor, we outlined some of the risks recruiters and employers face when using social media for background screening. Today, let’s take a look at a few ways to reduce such risks and be less prone to problems when conducting social media background screening:

Making Every Employee Feel Valued: The Link Between Gratitude and Employee Mattering

Have you ever wondered why some teams are bursting with energy and innovation, effortlessly achieving their goals, while others struggle to find their rhythm? The secret often lies not in skills or talent but in feeling valued. Imagine being an employee who knows your contributions are not only recognized but deeply appreciated. In such an […]