Does Your Sexual Harassment Policy Have These 8 Important Elements?
Sexual harassment policies need to be clear and complete, but the policy must then be followed by a strong and active training program.
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TPA Faces ERISA Benefits Denial Claim for Improperly Raising COBRA Premium
A third-party administrator that poorly communicated a COBRA premium rate increase — which in any case was likely prohibited under COBRA’s rules — is being sued for ERISA benefits denial and state-law promissory estoppel claims. The TPA instituted the premium change but did not provide clear written notice of it as required under plan terms. […]
4 Tips for Understanding and Attracting an Evolving Workforce
Companies have always been tasked with attracting and retaining talent, but recruiters today are facing an entirely new set of challenges. There’s a different workforce evolving – driven by a new set of values than the candidates who came before them – and their approach to job hunting is different from anything we’ve seen in […]
Mental Health Resources for Employees
COVID, protests, and the general craziness of 2020 are turning the business world upside down. With all of the chaos and resulting business impacts, it’s easy to lose sight of the impacts of that chaos on employee mental health and well-being.
A Founder’s Experience with a 4-Day Work Week
While there has been considerable grassroots support for the concept of a 4-day workweek, employers—those with the ability to make such proposals a reality—haven’t been quite as energized by the idea. After all, the current labor market, particularly in the United States, has made it difficult for many employers to find workers. But some business […]
From Behind the Scenes to Strategic Partner: HR’s Impact on GTM
In today’s dynamic business landscape, the role of human resources extends beyond traditional people operations functions. HR leaders are uniquely positioned to influence and drive the success of go-to-market (GTM) strategies through strategic involvement in developing the organization, managing talent, and fostering a collaborative culture. By leveraging their enterprise-wide view, HR can reflect and shape […]
6 Additional Ways to Inspire a More Inclusive Work Space
Adding to yesterday’s post, here’s more information about how you can inspire more inclusive work spaces for your employees.
How to Create an Agile Workplace and Get the Best from Your Team
The environment where employees work can have a huge effect on their morale, motivation, and performance. But when it comes to recruiting and retaining the best staff, an office’s physical design can also make a big difference for employers.
EEOC Announces Settlement with Winston-Salem Company
When an employer is sued for discrimination and decides to settle the case, the details are confidential. When the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sues an employer, however, the settlement is very public and includes a press release giving details about the resolution. Recently, the EEOC announced a settlement with a Winston-Salem company in a […]
Don’t Let Your Business Get Whacked Like Jimmy Hoffa in The Irishman
After watching The Irishman on Netflix, I’m left with two overriding thoughts: One, my God, that’s a long movie (like, thank God it’s on Netflix so I can hit the pause button, get a snack, and try to regain the feeling in my extremities kind of long), and two, I bet Jimmy Hoffa wishes, in […]