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Elena Richards, KPMG U.S. Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, brings extensive experience and a deep passion for creating inclusive workplaces to her job. With a career spanning over 25 years in professional services, Richards has been instrumental in driving DEI initiatives at KPMG since she joined the firm in 2020. Here we look […]
A recent study finds teams managed by a balanced mix of men and women are more successful across a range of measurements.
When an employee’s work schedule changes unexpectedly or with short notice, it triggers a chain of events that negatively impacts more than just the individual’s performance at work. A single mom, for example, who gets pulled into a last-minute shift might have to find a sitter to care for her children, leading to increased stress […]
by Rosalind H. Cooper Employers and others are generally protected by actions against them that occur outside of limitation periods. That applies to charges under Canadian occupational health and safety legislation, too. But when do those limitation periods begin to run? A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Justice in R. v. Corporation (City […]
“Help Wanted” ads have evolved significantly since the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) was first enacted in 1967—from classified ads in the local newspaper, to listings on company websites and online jobs sites like ZipRecruiter.com and Indeed.com. With the recent advent of advertising on social media platforms, the recruiting landscape has changed even further. […]
Reading excerpts from a deposition transcript of a famous Ponzi scheme is almost similar to reading a script for the sequel to Wolf of Wall Street. Except in this case, the protagonist is a lawyer, not a stockbroker!
Alumni associations are great organizations for HR professionals to work with long term for a multitude of reasons. Below are just a few ways HR professionals can, and should, work with these associations to remain efficient and effective.
Passive-aggressive behavior can turn a well-functioning workplace into a cauldron of toxicity if left unaddressed. But many employees feel they and their colleagues lack the soft skills to address passive aggression effectively. The Impact of Soft Skills on Passive Aggressiveness “Passive-aggressive behavior is a pattern of indirectly expressing negative feelings instead of openly addressing them,” […]
It’s been about a week since SHRM 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and all attendees are still processing all the fantastic things they learned at the conference! The HR Daily Advisor team listened to industry experts, grew our networks, and collected best practices to share with our audience. We’ll review the conference as a whole, […]
By Kevin J. Skelly, JD The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey recently heard a former employee’s claim that he wasn’t paid for unused vacation and sick time. This case highlights a common issue faced by many employers.