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Access to COVID-19 vaccines continues to expand in the United States, and employers are navigating many questions about employee vaccinations and return to work. Current polling shows a substantial number of workers are hesitant about getting the shots or may refuse to be vaccinated against the virus. Now, a New Mexico employee has filed what […]
Segal, a partner in the Philadelphia office of Duane Morris LLP offered his tips at the SHRM Annual Conference and Exhibition, held recently in Atlanta. Harassment Remains a Problem Before 1986, sexual harassment was not recognized. Then came the 1986 Vinson case and the 1991-Hill-Thomas hearings. They raised public awareness on sexual harassment and there […]
Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are a great resource for everyone involved in the hiring process … except, maybe, the jobseekers themselves. Could you be passing over great talent because your “recruiting bots” overlooked something in a candidate’s résumé?
Yesterday’s Advisor showed why “no good deed goes unpunished” applies to new supervisors and managers. Today, more tips, and five rules. New supervisors and managers try to do the best job they can, but their good intentions often backfire. Instead, they laid the groundwork for expensive lawsuits. The solution is training, training, and more training, […]
Many employees may find it strange that with the end of summer, their employers start offering free flu shots, going so far as having the medical staff administering the shots come on-site to the office. But keeping employees healthy has real benefits to companies; providing a vaccine against one of the most common and contagious […]
From lighter, faster shoes to Fitbit-style activity trackers, technology has long had an impact on our fitness habits. But now, technology is also becoming an important factor in where, when, and how we choose to exercise.
Recruiting and retaining top employees is a cornerstone of every successful organization—and it’s only going to get more challenging as we enter 2015. How do your recruiting practices stack up against what others are doing in today’s war for talent?
Designing competitive benefit packages that help you attract and retain top talent can be daunting. While health and well-being benefits may only represent a small portion of your overall compensation plan, they can drive a disproportionate share of your budget. Could the introduction of genetic testing as a covered benefit allow you to better manage your healthcare spend? With the promise of continued increases in your healthcare premiums, perhaps now is the time to seriously consider using genetic testing in order to offer more personalized benefits.
Employee disengagement is a costly, complex challenge facing companies across industries. Once enthusiasm wanes and connection to the organization weakens, productivity suffers, morale dips, and turnover risk climbs. Yet despite the complexity of the issue, many leaders continue to chase quick fixes—a flashy team-building retreat, a new set of perks, or a last-minute morale booster. […]
The youngest employees and defined contribution (DC) plan participants often want more automated features to their plans, and most assign their plan sponsors some responsibility for helping them choose the right investments to fund their retirement while it’s still decades away.