HBO’s Lovecraft Country Highlights the Purpose of the New FEHA Regulations
Warning: The post below includes spoilers for HBO’s Lovecraft Country.
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No nonsense
Litigation Value: Office romance with the new Regional Manager (and A.A.R.M.) = fodder for a potential sexual harassment claim; eliminating nonsense from the workplace = every human resources manager’s dream; Dwight giving up a milk maid to marry his long-time love and father his beet-loving offspring = priceless. As John Krasinski explained in a recent […]
Navigating the Legal Maze: Ensuring Hiring Compliance in a Complex Regulatory Landscape
The hiring process can be complex and time-consuming for even the smallest businesses. As they grow, of course, the landscape becomes even more complex, full of potential legal landmines that can be costly in terms of both out-of-pocket costs and business reputations. It takes a great deal of time, money and effort to post job […]
How to Measure Onboarding Effectiveness
In a previous post, we discussed the importance of onboarding efforts for setting the stage for an employee’s successful career with an organization, as well as aiding in employee retention. To that end, we made the case for finding ways to measure the effectiveness of your employee onboarding programs.
Winter’s Here! Does FMLA Cover the Flu?
The flu can affect 10 to 20 percent of your workforce. But is it serious enough to warrant FLMA coverage? Here’s the government’s typically fuzzy answer. December 21 marks the first day of winter. That means joyous holidays and great skiing, (snow or water, depending on where you are.) But it also means the return […]
Do Your Supervisors Know How to Communicate in Emergencies?
The material in today’s issue is adapted from BLR’s 10-Minute HR Trainer session, “Communicating in Emergencies.” Supervisors such as yourself play a critical role in emergency communication with employees. In fact, communicating emergency information is a crucial part of your job. How effectively you communicate could make a big the difference to the safety of […]
Is Sexual Orientation Protected by Federal Law?
The U.S. 1st Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island—recently upheld a six-figure jury award for a firefighter’s “sex-plus” discrimination claim, ruling that federal antidiscrimination law extends protections to gay and lesbian workers in cases where they claim discrimination based on both their gender and sexual orientation.
Downsides to Candidates Using Recruiting Apps
In the ever-changing mobile technology landscape, mobile recruiting options keep growing. More and more organizations are finding they need to ensure their job posts are accessible on the apps jobseekers use to get enough applicants. Of course, there are pros and cons with jobseekers’ utilizing the most common recruiting apps. Let’s take a look at […]
360 Feedback in the Remote Work Age
Is it time to revisit 360 feedback evaluations for the remote workplace? 360 feedback, or 360-degree feedback, as the name suggests, involves soliciting feedback not just from an employee’s direct supervisor (i.e., feedback from above) but also from all around the employee—360 degrees of interaction. That means feedback from subordinates, team members, and colleagues who […]
Work-from-Anywhere Policies
The terms “work from home” and “remote work” are often used interchangeably, but there is a subtle but important distinction. If one considers the literal meaning of both terms, the former is more restrictive than the latter. “Work from home” means employees have the ability and the prerogative to work from their homes. They can […]