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In any organization, high-performing employees are invaluable. But what happens when someone becomes so good in their current role that promoting them—or moving them elsewhere—feels impossible? It’s a delicate balancing act. How do you retain top talent without stalling their career or inadvertently creating risk? Look to Lateral Moves Scott Purcell, Co-Founder of Man of […]
James Kavanaugh once suggested that there are “those too gentle to live among the wolves.” I hope this is no longer true in today’s organization. I believe that the “wolves” have had their day, and we need to make way for a new breed of manager—The Gentle Leader. Today, we need a special brand of […]
The New York City Human Rights Commission (NYCHRC) recently released guidance about the city’s new law requiring “salary transparency” in job advertisements for employees, interns, domestic workers, and some independent contractors. The law takes effect on November 1, 2022. The guidance answered many, but not all, questions raised by the breadth of the legislation. Read […]
With the Supreme Court’s ruling on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 regarding gender identification, can we leave the Title VII disclaimer in our company handbook and applications as is? Or does the wording need to be adjusted to specifically state “sexual orientation” and “transgender status”?
In the aftermath of the pandemic, businesses across the globe grappled with unprecedented workforce challenges. Amidst the turbulence, a particular narrative emerged, casting Gen-Z and millennial workers in a controversial light. Critics hastily attributed a perceived decline in work ethic to those younger demographics, sparking widespread debate about their commitment to work. However, these oversimplified […]
Imagine the following scenario: An employer issues a physical check to an employee (or another individual). The employee mobile deposits the check into their bank (Bank A). Then, the employee quickly takes the check to a fast-cash check cashing store and deposits the check again. This is known as double presentment. Intuitively, one might think […]
The Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is the value one perceives, the employment deal that is derived from the everyday employee experience, says Consultant Stephanie Tarant, PhD. It is the foundation of an organization’s reputation as a place to work.
Conventional wisdom says that a student will forget up to 87 percent of what they have been taught in the first 24–48 hours after an instructor-led class. “I taught them but they didn’t learn it.” Does that change with online learning? Having been an instructor for online learning, I can say from experience that the […]
Welcome to our first installment of HR Query! This column puts a spotlight on the latest trends and hot topics in HR, featuring timely insight from an expert, business leader, or changemaker in the world of HR. Enjoy! Playing poker is more than a form of entertainment – it’s a game of skills. Whether you’re […]
An employee who abused drugs and then failed to complete a rehabilitation program was not entitled to job protection by the Americans With Disabilities Act or the Family and Medical Leave Act, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled. ADA does not protect illegal drug users who are not seeking treatment, and FMLA does […]