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A toxic company culture doesn’t announce itself with a neon sign. It festers quietly—through whispered complaints in break rooms, passive-aggressive emails, or the slow drip of disengagement that turns talented employees into clock-watchers who can’t wait to bolt. Left unchecked, it’s a silent killer of innovation, productivity, and morale. But even the most poisonous workplace […]
Soon after an employee provided his employer with information about his Asperger’s syndrome, it informed him that his contract wouldn’t be renewed because “Your Asperger’s got in the way of your ability to interact with your boss, and we are tired of it.” Afterward, the employee brought claims of wrongful termination and discrimination under the […]
“Just do it—cut the cord already.” For a couple of years now, I’ve dismissed outright this notion, often proffered to me by younger family members, friends, or coworkers. I just couldn’t wrap my head around it. It just didn’t make sense. Where would I go to get my weekly fix of zombie-bashing, end-of-the-world surviving madness? […]
Understanding the effects from the first few months of the pandemic can be valuable in helping understand what will happen next. A recent report sought to understand turnover and hiring trends for the month of May.
Jeppesen and Dent made their comments at the SHRM Annual Conference and Exhibition held recently in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jeppesen, who is SPHR certified, is senior VP, Human Resources of Larry H. Miller Group of Companies; Dent is a senior consultant for ACAP Health in Dallas Texas. Costs of Health Care with Wellness in Place […]
Whistleblowing has been front-page news in recent weeks. As an impeachment investigation roils the nation, we’ve heard debate about the handling of confidential complaints, speculation about the whistleblower’s identity, and discussions of the validity of the claims. What we haven’t heard, at least not yet, is a report from the whistleblower that he’s been retaliated […]
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) bars job ads from indicating age preference. Even seemingly innocent questions asked while interviewing candidates can set you up for a potential claims. How do you stay in compliance in your job advertising and interviewing process? In a BLR boot camp titled "HR’s Age Bias Prevention Workshop: Smart […]
Over the last decade, workplace flexibility has become a hot topic and a priority for many employees. Now that workers have options like telecommuting, alternative scheduling, and freelancing, they’re looking for flexibility in their benefits, too.
One of the biggest criticisms employers are subjected to revolves around their transparency in job postings, especially when it comes to salary ranges. The argument from employees is that not providing a salary range makes it harder for them to determine what jobs are worthwhile financially. On the other side of the coin, employers often […]
Is your company performing as well as it could? Are you leaving money on the table? Most companies are. But the source of the problem isn’t financial capital—it’s human capital.