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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?
By law, you must accommodate religious expression in the workplace to the greatest extent possible. Here are some righteous ideas for handling that responsibility. This Wednesday marks a holy occasion for two of the world’s key religions. The Jewish New Year, called Rosh Hashanah, begins at sundown, continuing with major prayers through Friday. It’s the […]
Recordkeeping is the key to compliance and legal defense—and there have already been some changes to the requirements in 2015, particularly for safety and paid sick leave. Don’t get caught unprepared! In today’s Advisor, Attorney Usama Kahf provides the info you need to keep the right records in the New Year.
In the world of recruitment, a résumé is powerful. True, it’s not a deal breaker when it comes to the final hiring decision; it carries all the weight in the early stages of the hiring process and takes on greater significance in times of economic uncertainty. With all of the signs pointing to a global […]
Yesterday, we looked at the answers to some common FMLA/CFRA certification questions. Today: The facts on requesting recertifications of a continuing condition.
Part of the burden of being the boss is making the important decisions: whether it’s necessary to authorize costly overtime to meet a production deadline; if the company should apologize to a customer over a disagreement or stand firm in its position; if a supplier should be replaced; etc.
The pandemic, and the cavalcade of stress and distress that came with it, has touched virtually every organization. Employee mental health consequences from the pandemic and economic uncertainty will continue, and managing through recession and downturn adds a new element to the fallout. These factors combined means employee mental health challenges will continue well into […]
Former football players get a lot of publicity when they are arrested or sentenced for breaking the law. But in this case, the charges are kind of unusual—workers’ compensation fraud.
If you’re not careful, you may get a little depressed when you think about keeping your company viable. You may feel like there aren’t many alternatives left. At this point, you’ve probably already cut expenditures everywhere you can find room—from office supplies, advertising, and incentive awards to insurance premiums. What’s left when everything has been […]
With everything that’s broken in the world right now, HR and talent acquisition (TA) professionals must focus on creating experiences that can deliver speed, convenience, and help, says Tracey Parsons, President of Parsons Strategic Consulting, in a recent HR Now session.