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The information in today’s issue is adapted from a course in the Leadership for Employees Library on TrainingToday called “Business Ethics—What Employees Need to Know.” HR experts and labor and employment attorneys agree that businesses—regardless of their industry or size—should be concerned about the ethical conduct of their employees. According to a survey by the […]
by Genevieve Carlton, Talent Management Consultant, Caliper
In many companies, “career advancement” is a buzzword thrown around in onboarding packets, only to gather dust as employees linger where they are. The promise of upward mobility—promotions, new responsibilities, a clear path forward—often clashes with reality: opaque processes, favoritism, or a simple lack of opportunity. But fostering internal growth isn’t just a perk; it’s […]
Our VP of HR wants me to evaluate whether we should consider applying “salaried nonexempt” status to some of our nonexempt employees. I’m having trouble nailing down exactly why a company would choose to do this, and also, how it would work. I understand that the employees still get overtime, so what’s the point? — […]
The role of a caregiver can be difficult to balance with a full-time job – and new care responsibilities are growing quickly, affecting millennials as their parents age, ultimately impacting their work performance. According to a recent survey by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), nearly one in five workers in the U.S. […]
From the CED mailbag: Can you require employees to use accrued paid time off while receiving SDI or PFL if they are on FMLA leave? We’ll explain the rules below.
Perhaps you’ve heard about the growing number of organizations that are opting to remove limits from employee vacation time. Instead of imposing an arbitrary number of vacation days for employees, such as 2 weeks, they’re allowing employees to take time off as needed, without counting the days.
As HR professionals, a large component of the job revolves around communicating across all levels of the organization. There’s communications about policies, benefits, legal matters, disciplinary matters, conflicts, payroll, and more. It never ends! With communication being such a critical part of HR, it’s no surprise that there are a lot of tips that can […]
Art and artists reflect the societies they come from. This is something we actively celebrate with countless award shows spanning different mediums and communities—for example, the Academy Awards. The 94th annual Oscars were historic for a few reasons. Marlee Matlin was the first deaf actor to win an Oscar. Ariana DeBose was the first Afro-Latina […]
Historically, the spring and summer months are the busiest times of year in the real estate market. As the weather warms up, it’s a perfect time for employers to consider offering homeowner assistance as an employee benefit. Homeowner assistance benefits, also known as employer-assisted housing (EAH) programs, are becoming increasingly important for employees as the […]