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Yesterday, we gave a brief primer and linked to a number of resources for dealing with substance and opioid abuse in the workplace. Specifically, we looked at understanding the problem, identifying employees who might have a problem, how to approach said employees, and when you can and can’t intervene when it comes to an abuse […]
Employers everywhere are finding that a robust economy and low unemployment means fewer applicants for any given role. It’s often difficult to find a well-qualified employee when a vacancy presents itself. As such, they’re thinking of creative ways to expand the talent pool and find candidates who are a good fit.
An employee had to recertify his qualifying condition because of an established pattern of potential Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) misuse, but he failed to cooperate with the recertification process and didn’t provide the requested information. If he seeks FMLA protection for future absences, should we deny the request, or are we required to […]
Where We’ve Been First of all, let’s look at where we’ve been, says Pasteris, who is president of TLMP Consulting Group. She offered her suggestions during a recent webinar sponsored by HRHero/BLR. In the past few years, she says, we’ve seen: Hiring freezes Promotion/relocation freezes Reduced or postponed bonuses Salary freezes Salary cuts Layoffs Survivor […]
Think back to the last time you updated your résumé. Was it the last time you got a promotion? Or did you update it before you started your current role?
While most organizations have a fairly robust emergency plan for fire, natural disasters, and spills, they often don’t have a very robust plan for “purposeful emergencies,” that is, violent incidents. And that’s a mistake, says consultant Dick Sem, CPP CSC. Sem’s general observations: Badly handled or emotional discipline, refusal of service, or termination often trigger […]
Employers spend around $160 billion per year in employee training and education. But a lot of that money might be spent in vain, as only around 25% of employers that responded to a McKinsey & Co. survey admitted that their training and education initiatives truly improved their employees’ performance.
In recent years, the topic of the environment has been on everyone’s mind. Jobseekers increasingly care about finding employers that prioritize sustainability, especially millennial and Gen Z employees, who place a lot of importance on the values of their potential employers. Many people want to know what steps they can take; how they can make […]
Calculating overtime in California is extra complex because state and federal rules differ. Additionally, base rate calculations get complicated with commissions, bonuses, and other payments. What pay can be excluded when calculating the regular rate? How can employers be sure to be legally compliant in the calculations?