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Potential ADA Accommodations Abound, But a Few Declared ‘Unreasonable’

By Courtney Bru, Shareholder, McAfee & Taft Sep 23, 2021 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Sep 23, 2021

There’s no exhaustive list of potentially reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Whether an accommodation is reasonable will depend on the unique circumstances of each instance, including the individual’s limitations and essential job functions. Some accommodations, however, have been declared “unreasonable.” 3 Unreasonable ADA Accommodations 1. It isn’t reasonable to eliminate job’s essential functions. An […]

How Performance-Based Awards Can Positively Impact Workplaces

By Mike Szczesny, EDCO Awards & Specialties Dec 19, 2022 Learning & Development

Updated: Jan 5, 2023

For any organization, a smaller, more dedicated workforce is preferable to a larger, less engaged one. But CEOs still find it challenging to motivate their employees to perform at their best. As a business leader, you are responsible for creating and maintaining a healthy and productive work environment for your employees. But how do you […]

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Business Continuity: How to Identify Risks

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Jul 31, 2018 Learning & Development

Updated: Jul 31, 2018

In a previous post, we began a discussion on the topic of business continuity planning. Business continuity planning is the process of identifying, planning mitigation for, and practicing to mitigate potentially existential threats to an organization.

How to Have a Smooth Separation of Employment—Unlike Tom Brady

By Tim Reed, FordHarrison Feb 9, 2022 EntertainHR

Updated: Feb 9, 2022

On February 1, 2022, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady officially announced his retirement via Instagram. The word “officially” is key here, as news of Brady’s retirement initially leaked to the media a few days before, apparently causing Brady, the second-best quarterback of all time, much consternation. Suffice it to say, Brady’s separation from the […]

Yea, Right! Gen Z College Grads Expect to Earn How Much Money?

By Melissa Blazejak, Editor Jun 13, 2019 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jun 13, 2019

Salary negotiations are pretty common among employers and jobseekers. According to a recent Recruiting Daily Advisor survey, over 73% of respondents say they’re open to negotiating a salary, depending on the position and over 17% say they’re open to negotiating a salary for every position. But how about negotiating a salary that’s $10,000 over the […]

Promotions, Execution, and Carve-Outs Under Big Bang Theory

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Oct 18, 2011 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Oct 18, 2011

Hellerman and Kochanski, who are Sr. Vice Presidents at Sibson Consulting, offered their tips at WorldatWork’s Total Rewards Conference and Exhibition, held recently in San Diego. Promotions as Performance Reward Big Bang Companies manage promotions and the accompanying promotional increase as a key reward for high performance, says Hellerman. Sameness Big Bang Promotion is an […]

Student Loan Assistance Benefits Employers and Employees

By Adrienne Way, Owner, President, and CEO, Edcor Jan 27, 2020 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 27, 2020

Student loan debt casts a wide net and draws in a lot of people: students burdened with financial stress; workers who must reskill and upskill; and employers that must fill skills gaps and are seeking to increase diversity in their companies. People in each of these groups face financial constraints caused by student loan debt.

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Invest in Recognition: Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day and Enjoy Year-Round Gains

By Gary Beckstrand, Vice President, O.C. Tanner Mar 1, 2019 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 1, 2019

Many employers celebrate holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Halloween with office parties and offer workplace feasts and a chance to socialize with coworkers as a way to show they appreciate their employees. Ironically, there’s a holiday designed specifically for that, and it’s often completely ignored by employers.

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 […]