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Workplace Emergency Preparedness: Damar Hamlin’s Sudden Collapse During a Monday Night Football Game Spotlights the Importance of Planning for the Unexpected

By Erica Johnson, FordHarrison Jan 18, 2023 EntertainHR

Updated: Jan 19, 2023

On January 2, 2023, 24-year-old Damar Hamlin, safety for the Buffalo Bills, suddenly collapsed on the field during a Monday night football game with the former Super Bowl-contending Cincinnati Bengals. As millions watched the playoff-deciding game, Hamlin tackled Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins during what appeared to be a normal and routine play in the […]

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Teaching Critical Thinking

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Oct 16, 2020 Learning & Development

Updated: Oct 16, 2020

In a previous post, “Why Critical Thinking Is So Important,” we discussed the importance of critical thinking at all levels of an organization.

A Legal Guide to Navigating Mental Health Disabilities and Ableism at Work

By Danielle Parker, Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch Jun 21, 2024 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jun 21, 2024

More than 15 percent of all working-age adults live with a mental health condition. Mental health conditions are medical conditions which involve “changes in emotion, thinking or behavior (or a combination of these)” and “can be associated with distress and/or problems functioning in social, work or family activities.” Mental health conditions are prevalent in the […]

#10YearChallenge: How Much of a Difference Has a Decade Made in Employment Law?

By Julie Adams, FordHarrison Dec 11, 2019 EntertainHR

Updated: Dec 11, 2019

Early in 2019, social media feeds, from Instagram to Twitter and Facebook, were filled with “10-Year Challenge” posts. To participate, users posted side-by-side pictures from 2009 and 2019, respectively, with “#10yearchallenge.” Now that 2019 (and this decade) is drawing to a close, the #10yearchallenge is once again gaining traction with celebrities like Reese Witherspoon and […]

Put That Cash Compensation Back in Your Wallet

By Guest Columnist Jan 18, 2016 Recruiting

Updated: Jan 18, 2016

When you are recruiting, you might think that your various types of cash compensation are an attractive feature for any recruit. However, Bryan Van Noy, an expert in compensation and the cofounder of Sonic Boom Wellness, says maybe not. Cash compensation might not have the pull you thought it did. By Bryan Van Noy When […]

Faces of HR: For Deb LaMere, Staying Outside of Your Comfort Zone Leads to Success

By Bianca Herron, Editor, HR Daily Advisor Staff Nov 18, 2021 Faces of HR

Updated: Nov 18, 2021

In college, Deb LaMere knew that she wanted to help people, which is why she initially intended to pursue a career in medicine. Along her college journey, however, she segued into business with an emphasis in human resources. At this time, LaMere knew that she wanted to make an impact and how she could do […]

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Trump’s New Tax Law Contains Important Implications for Employers

By Emory D. Moore Jr. and Ellen E. Hoeppner, of Clark Hill Feb 27, 2018 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Feb 27, 2018

On December 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed the highly touted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) into law. Among other things, the TCJA is intended to reduce tax rates for businesses and individuals and simplify income tax preparation by increasing the standard deduction and family tax credits, reducing the alternative minimum tax for individuals, […]

The Convict

By Julie Elgar Nov 30, 2006 That's What She Said

Updated: Nov 30, 2006

LITIGATION VALUE: $500,000 I’d say that Martin (“the Convict”) Nash has a damn good race discrimination case. First his boss publicly humiliates him by announcing that he is a convict, and then, during the same speech, asks his co-workers to name trustworthy people so he can identify an African-American whom he trusts more. Who does […]

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Signs that it’s Time to Promote an Employee

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Oct 24, 2018 Learning & Development

Updated: Oct 24, 2018

A promotion is a major achievement in any employee’s career. While this career milestone comes with greater responsibility, it also often typically comes with greater prestige, seniority, authority, and compensation. Promoting employees is a great way for organizations to better leverage employee competencies and boost employee engagement and satisfaction.

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5 Tried and Tested Tips to Keep Your Remote Team Engaged

By Julia Samoilenko, Marketing Manager, Chanty Jun 12, 2018 Talent

Updated: Jun 12, 2018

The huge advantage of traditional in-office work is that employees are engaged. How do you promote shared interest and motivation when people are thousands of miles away from each other? There are five actionable tips on how to increase employee engagement that you can adopt starting today.