HBO’s Lovecraft Country Highlights the Purpose of the New FEHA Regulations
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The 10 Questions You Must Ask Before Firing
Faced with a firing, managers are typically upset and uncomfortable. They want to just “get it over with.” Stop right there. Slow them down, and ask these 10 questions first. Otherwise, you’re likely headed for an expensive lawsuit. Here are the 10 questions BLR® experts recommend you ask before any termination. If your answer to […]
Advice for CHROs from the Fifth Annual Employee Relations Benchmark Study
As organizations look to deliver on commitments to improve workplace culture and provide safe, productive, and inclusive employee experiences, employee relations has emerged as a key contributor to business strategy. The findings of HR Acuity’s “Fifth Annual Employee Relations Benchmark Study” reveal current employee relations trends and what they mean for the future of the […]
‘Surprise, surprise, surprise’: EEOC third-party subpoenas
by Joe English and Ariel Dubrow The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has the ability to subpoena a broad array of documents and records from third parties. Responding to such a subpoena can impose a costly burden on third parties. EEOC’s broad subpoena powers An employer’s dealings with the EEOC typically stem from an administrative […]
7 Trends Shaping the Future of the Workplace
A new report highlights critical factors affecting the future of work, while demonstrating how an improved workplace experience leads to better employee engagement and company performance.
Appellate Court Rules for Employer on Interactive Process Issue
In a recent decision, the Appellate Division, Second Department ruled an employer’s alleged failure to engage in the “interactive process” wasn’t an independent element of a disability discrimination claim under the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL). Read on to understand what this decision means for your business and why it is normally always […]
3 Interview Questions You Should Stop Asking and What Can You Ask Instead
Are you tired of the same old interview questions? Let’s shake things up and retire three common questions that no longer provide the insights we need. But fear not, I’ve got some fresh alternatives for you that will make your interviews more engaging and insightful. 1. Tell Me About Yourself “Tell me about yourself” is […]
RecruitCon 2018: Video Job Descriptions
Companies are being forced to innovate new ways of attracting employees in the challenging recruiting landscape. What better way than with a video job description?
Managing, Mentoring, and Career-Pathing in the Emerging Hybrid Workplace: What You Need to Know
HR departments took the lead in restructuring the workplace during the height of the pandemic. Now that employees are slowly returning to the office, this evolution will only continue. COVID has served as a forcing function for reshaping the way employees conduct their day-to-day work and how they approach career development, not to mention the […]
America Runs on Dunkin’: Workers’ Comp Rulings are Changing the Game
Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to compensate employees for injuries that occur in the course and scope of employment. Basic workers’ comp principles establish that the course and scope of employment excludes routine commutes to and from work (before arriving at and after departing from the employer’s premises). Delaware is no exception. With rare exceptions, […]