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Preventing mixed motive employment discrimination cases

By Chris Ceplenski Nov 6, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

In a mixed motive case, the evidence shows that employer has taken adverse action for a combination of both legitimate and unlawful reasons. When a plaintiff in a Title VII case proves that a protected category played a motivating part in an employment decision, the defendant/employer may avoid a finding of liability only by proving by a preponderance of evidence that it would have made the same decision even if it had not taken the plaintiff's protected characteristic into account.

FMLA—Myths and Misconceptions

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Feb 13, 2011 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Feb 13, 2011

FMLA just won’t get easier. It seems that every request for FMLA has some new twist. Today, we’ll unravel a few twisted misconceptions your managers and supervisors may have. You probably know about these issues, but your managers and supervisors probably do not. Best way to get their attention? Remind them that under the FMLA, […]

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Men Think Women Leaders Are Represented Equally, But Only 10% of Women Actually Hold Leadership Positions

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Feb 8, 2018 Talent

Updated: Apr 13, 2018

2018 is shaping up to be the year of gender equality, with Iceland leading the transformation by requiring all companies to enforce equal pay for all workers. However, a recent study shows that these strides are being hindered in the United States because employees have gotten used to the status quo and don’t feel there […]

New Data Explores Trust Gap Between Execs and Employees

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Sep 19, 2024 Learning & Development

Updated: Sep 19, 2024

Creating a harmonious workplace where trust flourishes between employers and employees is crucial for aligning incentives and driving employee engagement. Unfortunately, that trust is often hard to find in the business world. Growing Trust Gap Recent insights from PwC’s Trust in US Business Survey emphasize a significant trust gap in Corporate America—a gap that, if […]

New Data Explores the Continuing Evolution of Hybrid Work

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Jul 19, 2024 Learning & Development

Updated: Jul 19, 2024

Since the pandemic, the standard work environment has evolved significantly, with a growing number of employees seeking flexible work arrangements. Some prefer fully remote work, while others favor a mix of in-office and remote work, commonly known as the hybrid work model. Benefits of Hybrid Work Hybrid work offers numerous benefits, including better work-life balance, […]

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Management Training: Connecting and Engaging Remote Workers

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Apr 20, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Updated: Apr 21, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders issued for the vast majority of U.S. states, most companies that can have staff work from home are doing so. This creates a host of logistical and management challenges for many companies.

3 Major Trends HR Teams Should Be Focused on in 2023

By Rob Whalen, PTO Exchange Feb 2, 2023 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Feb 2, 2023

HR teams have no shortage of information about employees’ priorities as we enter 2023. Over the past few years, employees have been sharing what they want from their employers: more flexibility, a healthier work/life balance, and a wider range of professional development opportunities. At a time when employees are quitting their jobs at a much […]