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Sexual Harassment: 4 Critical Questions for Reviewing Your Policy

By Matt Gilley, FordHarrison Jan 4, 2018 EntertainHR

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Wow. That’s all I have to say: Wow.

I last posted here in September and, man, oh man, has there been some water under the bridge. Sexual harassment exploded onto the front pages. The Harvey Weinstein story (read Kristin’s post here) seemed to open the floodgates. Since then, harassment allegations (and in many cases, more than allegations) have brought to heel business leaders, politicians, entertainers, athletes, and more. We even have […]

Most Employers Don’t Understand the Skills (and Gaps) of Their Workforces

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Oct 12, 2021 Learning & Development

Updated: Oct 12, 2021

Years ago, the key resource available to many companies was their physical capital. In an industrial economy, the primary drivers of productivity and profitability were machinery and other equipment used in the production of goods. While workers needed to be competent enough to operate this equipment and reliable enough to show up for work, labor […]

Why Senior Employees Aren’t Retiring

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Jan 13, 2020 Talent

Updated: Jan 13, 2020

More of the workforce remaining for the long haul can be great for the employer. After all, this means more industry and organizational knowledge is kept in-house, customer relationships are continued, and loyal employees stay on, resulting in better retention rates and fewer vacancies.

How Much Do Student Loan Benefits Mean to Young Employees?

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Nov 8, 2017 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

A new survey conducted among recent college graduates currently working full-time sought to gauge employee attitudes towards student loan benefits programs.  The findings provide insights into just how valuable these benefits are by those respondents whose employers offer repayment programs—and how attractive they are to respondents from companies who don’t.

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Skip the Handshake

By Recruiting Daily Advisor Editorial Staff Feb 7, 2018 Recruiting

Updated: Feb 7, 2018

Interviewing typically begins with a handshake. This winter, however, you may want to forego this formality.

Retaining Employees in a Job Market Full of Greener Pastures

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Aug 2, 2021 Recruiting

Updated: Aug 2, 2021

Millions of workers are looking for jobs while millions of employers are having a hard time filling open positions. At this time last year, COVID-19 swept across the world and disrupted life as we know it. Millions lost their jobs while those who were still employed hunkered down and waited out the outcome and outbreak. […]

Dangerous driving: employer liable for unauthorized use of company vehicle

By Hannah Roskey Jan 11, 2015 Northern Exposure

Updated: Jan 11, 2015

by Hannah Roskey It is well understood that Canadian employers may be vicariously liable for the actions of their employees when the employees are acting within the scope of their duties. But surely not if the employee acts against the instructions of the employer? Maybe so, according to a recent panel of the Alberta Court […]

HR Can Transform Employees Financial Wellness

By Bradley Swain, Behavioral Researcher, Common Cents Lab, Kristen Berman, CO-Founder, Duke's Common Cents Lab Jun 20, 2018 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 20, 2018

Yesterday we heard from Kristen Berman, cofounder of Duke’s Common Cents Lab and Bradley Swain, a behavioral researcher at the Common Cents Lab, concerning the ability of HR to influence America’s financial health. Today, we’ll hear the rest of what they have to say.

Faces of HR: Shannon Duvall on Emotional Resilience and Forward-Thinking

By Bianca Herron, Editor, HR Daily Advisor Staff Sep 7, 2023 Faces of HR

Updated: Apr 4, 2024

Meet Shannon Duvall, Sr. Director of People and Culture at CallTrackingMetrics (CTM), a global conversation analytics company. Duvall brings more than 15 years of experience managing and scaling HR operations to her role where she develops the long-term strategic vision of CTM’s culture and employee experience. Additionally, since she joined the company, CTM has consecutively […]

Ask the Expert: Is PTO Appropriate When the ADA Doesn’t Require a Paid Leave of Absence?

By Meaghan Murphy, Attorney, Skoler, Abbott & Presser, P.C. Jun 20, 2024 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jun 20, 2024

Question: We have an employee whose essential functions require the use of their hands. They have requested an accommodation, and their physician has recommended a few weeks of time off until specific medical restrictions can be determined. What is our obligation to pay this employee during this doctor-recommended leave of absence? Answer: The leave of absence […]