When Can You Request a Recertification of FMLA/CFRA Leave?
Yesterday, we looked at the answers to some common FMLA/CFRA certification questions. Today: The facts on requesting recertifications of a continuing condition.
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How Blockchain Is Impacting L&D Professionals
Blockchain technology is disrupting how businesses operate and complete transactions nowadays, especially when it comes to processing cryptocurrencies. There is no doubt about that. But did you know that blockchain technology is also disrupting how organizations approach their training and human resource (HR) models too?
What’s gender identity got to do with work?
by Amanda M. Jones From Bruce Jenner’s announcement that he was transitioning to become a woman named “Caitlyn” to North Carolina’s passage of a so-called bathroom bill requiring schools and public agencies to restrict bathroom use to the facility corresponding to a person’s biological sex at birth, gender identity issues have become the subject of […]
Expect Labor Policies to Be More Employee-Friendly Under Biden
As employers look ahead to President-elect Joe Biden’s administration, questions abound about what to expect, but a more employee-favorable attitude toward the labor movement certainly wouldn’t be a surprise.
Is the Traditional 9-5 Over?
A recent study shows that more than two-thirds of global employees work remotely every week, and over 50% do so for at least half of the week. What does this mean for the standard 9-5? It means that it might have already been over for some time now.
Assessments, Policies, and Training Are Key to HIPAA Compliance
The keys for plan sponsors to avoid penalties under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as other liability that may come with data breaches, were discussed by HIPAA experts in a recent webinar.
Dealing with the Noisy Workplace
If you always suspected there would be a downside to the increasingly popular “open office” model sweeping the business world, you may have been right. The problem? Noise. Distractions not only decrease productivity, but can inhibit learning, which may put the brakes on your training initiatives. What’s the problem, and what can you do about […]
Wrongful Termination: Employee Fired For Discussing Bonuses Gets Green Light To Sue; Why You Can’t Forbid Workers From Talking About Their Pay
Salary discussions in the workplace can lead employees to question why they don’t earn as much as their co-workers. This is especially a concern when bonus talk takes place. To avoid these issues, many employers attempt to limit conversations among co-workers about pay. But such restrictions can leave you at risk of a lawsuit, as […]
AI vs. Human Blind Spots in the Interview Process: Finding the Right Balance
As AI technology rapidly advances, companies are eagerly adopting these innovations to revolutionize and streamline their hiring practices. Notable firms like Hilton and Unilever have adopted AI-driven tools such as chatbots for initial screenings and one-way video interview platforms to enhance efficiency and manage large volumes of applicants. These tools automate routine tasks, allowing talent […]
Employer Perspective: How Voluntary Benefits Can Help Your Business Compete for Talent
Employers’ goals for voluntary benefits —increasingly a core component of any employer’s benefit package that allows employees to self-select from a menu of offerings, typically at reduced or increasingly no cost — have expanded dramatically since 2020. According to Buck’s 2022 Wellbeing and Voluntary Benefits Survey, half of all employers (52%) have added offerings in […]