Navigating the Bumpy Road of Mumps in the Workplace
Attorney Mark Schorr answers a variety of questions plaguing employers in his state. Here, Schorr discusses mumps, overtime exemptions, and I-9s.
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Employees Must Participate in ADA’s Interactive Process in Good Faith
by Martin J. Regimbal The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from, among other things, discriminating against employees because of their disabilities. Under the ADA, discrimination includes an employer’s failure to provide reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of employees.
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Effectiveness
We’ve all been in a position where our technical skills helped us get a promotion. But you also need the emotional element if you want to hold a better leadership position, as it enables you to connect with others, offer feedback, deal with stress, and train teams effectively. You must be thinking: What is that […]
More from ATD 2016: Measuring Your Training ROI
In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented thoughts on bite-sized learning from a session at the annual Association for Talent Development (ATD) Conference and Exposition held recently in Denver, Colorado. Today, another ATD speaker has advice for determining the return on investment (ROI) of training programs.
The Benefits of a Diverse Aged Workforce
With five generations in the workforce, HR leaders and organizations are continually looking for best practices to manage the clashing generations. We recently featured an article discussing how organizations can bridge generational divides. If you still aren’t sure how to cultivate generational diversity in the workplace – or aren’t even sure there are benefits to […]
Religion in the Workplace: Employer’s Refusal to Permit Employee to Attend Jehovah’s Witness Convention Leads to Liability
In a new California appeals court decision, an employer learned the hard way about the obligation to accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs and practices—even if they conflict with work obligations. Request to Attend Religious Convention Lester Young, a Jehovah’s Witness, worked for Gemini Aluminum Corp. in Pomona. Young had attended a church convention almost every […]
Can Conflict at Work Lead to Quiet Quitting?
Most organizations like when their employees go above and beyond the letter of their job description. In some cases, this discretionary effort is an expectation; indeed, there are companies that could not function without it. Efforts to build a strong company culture and boost engagement will of course benefit individual employees but also make it […]
Why Employees Hate Virtual Teambuilding
Teambuilding exercises and other forms of forced workplace “fun” have been cringeworthy fodder for sitcoms and movies about office life for decades. What is intended to bring staff together and boost morale often has the opposite effect, which was the case when these were in-person activities. But shifting them to an online format only amplifies […]
Quiz: What Type of Recruiter Are You?
Are you “Classy Old School”, “With It New School”, or “Cutting Edge”? Take this fun, short quiz to see what type of recruiting style you get. (Plus, there’s a free download at the end!)
Recruiting Trends and Challenges Infographic
The survey gathered from responses from nearly 500 HR professionals. The infographic below offers insight into recruiting sources, trends in researching candidates on online, including social media, and recruiting challenges HR pros are facing.