5 Things Not to Do to an Employee on Vacation
School is almost over and that means pretty soon your employees will start taking their vacations. However, American’s are taking less vacation than ever.
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Preventing a Toxic Post-COVID Workplace
While the COVID-19 pandemic upended everyday life in America and across the world seemingly overnight, the transition back to something resembling “normal” has been and will continue to be a slow and gradual process. In many ways, the challenges of the pandemic are far from over, even as overwhelming numbers of Americans continue to get […]
When Is an Employee Protected from Retaliation?
When Is an Employee Protected from Retaliation? Retaliation should never be a motivating factor for employers. While this statement may seem obvious, it’s all too easy for emotions and frustrations to cloud employers’ (and individual supervisors’ and managers’) judgment when something goes awry at the workplace. Unfortunately, it’s also easy to inadvertently appear to act […]
Your Employees Are Engaged: Just Not in What You Hoped
In 1985, I took my first job in the aerospace industry. On day 1, an HR person showed me to a conference room, handed me a thick manual, and said, “Read this.” That was onboarding. It took 4 hours to read the manual. I had nothing else to do—nothing else to be engaged in.
The Constant Battle of Collaboration vs. Control
Oswald, who is CEO of BLR, offered his thoughts on collaboration and control in a recent edition of The Oswald Letter. The definition of control is, “the power to influence or direct people’s behavior or the course of events.” Think about those words for a minute. Let’s start with the first four words of the […]
Take Steps to Mitigate AI Risks in HR
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), nearly 8% of employers use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to make employment decisions. The prevalence of AI technology in the employment arena shouldn’t surprise HR professionals with long to-do lists. AI can assist with résumé reviews, training, and employee evaluations. While AI can be a powerful tool, it can […]
Sleep much? Board finds that dozing off on the job is not willful misconduct
by Avneet Jaswal Can an employer terminate an employee for sleeping on the job on multiple occasions? The Ontario Labour Relations Board concluded that such behavior may give rise to just cause for dismissal. Can sleeping on the job amount to “willful misconduct” eliminating the employer’s obligation to pay statutory notice and severance amounts? Well, […]
Benefits Workers Want Most
As an HR professional, it’s your job to make sure the benefits your company offers are competitive and desirable. It’s not just about hiring the best and brightest—it’s about retaining the great people you already have! Knowing what sorts of benefits are most valued by employees today can help you make confident plans for the […]
OSHA Relaxes COVID Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Workplaces
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is easing its COVID-19 recommendations for fully vaccinated workplaces, but the agency is still advising employers to take steps to protect any unvaccinated workers.
What is the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program?
For individuals receiving social security disability insurance (SSDI) or supplemental security income (SSI), getting back into the workforce is sometimes an uphill battle. They may have been unable to work (or unable to work as much as they would like) for an extended period and could benefit greatly from employment services such as training, vocational […]