Q&A: How to Help Laid-Off Employees and Your Organization
When employees leave amicably, offering them a benefit to help them find a new job could have a great return on investment (ROI).
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Employee Education & Personalization Are Keys to Success of your Benefits
A struggle many employers face is deriving the most value from their benefits investments and encouraging employee participation in company health and wellness programs. At a fundamental level, most employers offer similar benefits and, when put side by side, they can often add up to as many as 67 individual services or programs for employees […]
FMLA Leave: Tom Brady Plays Through the Pain–Why Can’t You?
It’s no-pain, no-gain for Tom Brady, but pressuring employees to work while injured may violate the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Love him or hate him, you have to give it to Tom Brady–the man is dedicated to his sport. Last week, he was called upon once again to play through the pain and […]
Nurturing Employee Well-Being Through Progressive Policies
The modern workplace is changing. More employees value progressive perks like flexible work, and folks will quickly jump ship if they can find remote work that offers the benefits they’re looking for. Many employees expect their employer to offer well-being–related perks. Offering these benefits to boost well-being will improve your productivity and help you build […]
Court Holds Missouri TV Station to Oral Agreement Despite Unclear Bonus Terms
In Missouri, it has long been settled that for a contract to be valid and enforceable, the essential terms must be definite and mutually agreed upon by both contracting parties. Without certainty in the crucial terms, there can be no mutual understanding between the parties and, therefore, no valid contract. However, a recent decision from […]
The Weight of Perception: Obesity and Workplace Bias
As a country and as a society overall, we’ve always thought about and had discussions about “weight loss” and “diets”. However, in recent times, the spotlight on obesity and its treatment has intensified. Some of that can be attributed to the fascination with Ozempic. After all, the New Yorker named 2023 the “Year of Ozempic” […]
5 Ways AI Keeps HR Humane
While artificial intelligence (AI) is being recognized across industries and sectors for its profound influence on organizational innovation, productivity, and profitability, it’s getting a lot of negative attention in the realm of Human Resources (HR).
American Idol’s ‘cold-hearted’ background check practices
by Kylie Crawford TenBrook The new season of American Idol begins tonight. While viewers are getting acquainted with a new panel of judges and group of contestants, Fox attorneys are battling charges from former contestants. In July, 10 black former American Idol contestants filed a 429-page discrimination complaint against Fox and the show’s production company […]
The Hidden Cost of Silence: How Low Psychological Safety in the Workplace Undermines Compliance, Culture and Growth
As organizations enter the new year focused on driving growth and elevating performance, a critical risk continues to go overlooked: the absence of psychological safety in the workplace. Psychological safety is a foundational requirement for effective compliance, sound decision-making and strong business performance. When employees don’t feel safe to speak up, organizations lose visibility into risk, culture erodes and innovation slows. […]
4th Circuit Rules for Transgender Student
Transgender student Gavin Grimm has just chalked up another victory in his years-long challenge to the Gloucester County School Board’s policy requiring students to use the restrooms matching their biological sex.