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Whether you’ve noticed it through the media or in your own circle of friends, it’s no secret that the consumption of alcohol has been losing its popularity, and the idea of being sober or “sober curious” is trendy. Of course, by all accounts, this trend is actually a healthy one, and one that should be […]
Companies want their employees to be effective at and knowledgeable about their jobs, and many managers try to remove ancillary activities from employees’ plates to allow them to focus on their core job functions. For example, companies hire administrative staff so their managers, accountants, lawyers, etc., don’t need to spend time scheduling meetings or routing […]
Employees who want to work ergonomically, feel toned, and lose weight are bringing stability balls and treadmill desks to their offices. But they may be losing something other than weight—like their wellness, productivity, and respect for their work. According to a MarketWatch article by Jen Wieczner, “the idea of ‘active workstations’ sounds great,” but there […]
Since last summer’s protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, many of the biggest public companies in the United States have pledged to increase black and minority representation. Yet a recent diversity study of the technology industry found companies that made statements in support of Black Lives Matter had 20% fewer black employees […]
A well-designed benefits package doesn’t add value if employees don’t understand what benefits are available to them and how to access those benefits. One of the biggest reasons employees underutilize their benefits has nothing to do with cost or coverage. Instead, it has everything to do with communication. Why Communication Matters More Than Design Benefits […]
Four new laws set to take effect on June 7 in Washington will affect gender pay equity, sexual harassment, and criminal background checks.
In today’s fast-moving global companies, HR leaders need to be sharp thinkers and strong people connectors. That’s exactly who you’ll find in Elena Skvortsova, the HR Director at Muse Group. With over 10 years of experience helping international teams grow, Skvortsova is a pro at linking people strategy to big business goals. Skvortsova’s career has taken […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, BLR® Legal Editor Holly Jones, JD, presented new National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) guidelines for employee handbooks; today, we share the rest of Jones’s analysis, including specific examples of proper wording of policies—and ways to effectively revise unlawful phrasing.
A federal court in Kentucky recently ruled that a Kentucky employer must go to trial in a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) case in part because there were disputes over whether an employee was absent and whether he had been given FMLA paperwork at the time of the absences.
In a previous post, we discussed the high cost of workplace interruptions. Specifically, we referenced data from Basex research, demonstrating that interruptions cost the U.S. economy $588 billion per year, as well as research from employees reporting that interruptions cost them between 3 and 5 hours of productivity each day.