Bill Would Add Parental Bereavement Leave to FMLA
A bill introduced in the House March 16 would amend the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to allow parents to take 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for the death of a child.
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3 Timeless Skills and Attributes Your Leaders Should Have
The leaders across your organization can drive your organization forward or they can destroy its goals and ambitions. In fact, finding and developing great leaders for your organization are always the most important and relevant things you should be doing as a learning and development professional.
Consider an Onboarding Refresh for Employees Returning to the Workplace During COVID-19
With employees working from home for varying periods of time, bringing them back into the workplace shouldn’t be an afterthought. In fact, it’s a good idea to think about these returning employees as new employees entering the workplace. Some onboarding may be in order.
Pros and Cons of “Voluntary” Attrition
Voluntary attrition—when employees choose to leave a company on their own—can be an attractive workforce strategy for organizations looking to reduce headcount without resorting to layoffs. The Trump administration has leaned on this approach in recent months, implementing policies like mandatory return-to-office (RTO) mandates and a “deferred resignation” program, which offers up to eight months […]
State-Specific COVID-19 Assistance, Resources for Businesses and Employers
In an effort to provide our subscribers with access to sites in the states in which they operate that can provide state-specific assistance, resources, and information for businesses and employers, we have created the below list of the most valuable, relevant sites we could identify based on our research.
When Crisis Strikes: Preparation Is Everything
When it comes to crises, there are a few truths. First, a crisis can take many and unexpected forms. Preparing for one may not help you should a different crisis occur. Second, it’s just a matter of time before your organization is beset by one or more crises. What distinguishes those organizations that survive crises […]
Workplace Roughhousing: Co-Workers Can Be Sued Only If They Intended To Cause An Injury; Take Steps To Avoid Problems
Manuel Torres installed tires for Parkhouse Tire Service in San Diego. One day while he was working on his knees, Parkhouse sales representative Roy Naas sneaked up behind Torres, grabbed his back-support belt, lifted him off the ground and dropped him back on his knees. Torres suffered a serious back injury and couldn’t return to […]
℞ for Your PBM: ‘Here’s what we’re willing to pay …’
Haas, who is vice president of Wells Fargo Pharmacy Consulting, spoke to BLR about the problem of generic drug pricing. To attack the problem, Haas and his team at Wells Fargo created a unique procurement strategy. “About 4 years ago, we listed every generic drug—and there are about 2,750 of them—by their specific identifying codes. […]
Remote Employees and Maintaining Organizational Culture
Most businesses that plunged headfirst into remote work due to the pandemic have found that it’s actually quite straightforward and doesn’t reduce productivity as they had feared.
Big Changes Are Coming to the NLRB with President Trump’s Second Term
When President Donald J. Trump took the oath of office on January 20, two seats on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) were open. As a result, President Trump can immediately reshape the NLRB and alter its political leanings by appointing two Republican board members. Back in December, Senate Democrats had the opportunity to confirm […]