Are You Expanding Access to Apprenticeships and On-the-Job Training?
In today’s Advisor, we feature several companies that have seen the value of developing on-the-job training and apprenticeships.
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Employees Can Continue to Apply for DACA Program
It isn’t any secret that immigration issues have been a hot topic in employment for the last several years. One such issue involved the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly referred to as “DACA.” A recent U.S. Supreme Court case shed some light on that program for employers—for now. Here are the details.
Cut Time to Hire and Increase Candidate Quality with the Top 2018 Hiring Trends
Remarkably, companies with hiring times of less than a week are looking to trim down their time to hire even further.
House Passes Equality Act: What Employers Need to Know
The Equality Act, which would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, passed the U.S. House of Representatives on February 25, but regardless of its chances of ever becoming law, employers are advised to review their policies and practices to guard against discrimination, attorneys who advise employers say.
Workplace Investigations: A Q&A with Susan Fentin
As an HR manager, you should be thoroughly investigating every complaint that comes across your desk. And, it’s important to investigate allegations of wrongdoing in a timely manner, but you run the risk of cutting some key corners if you act too quickly.
More Ways that Extended Reality Training Improves Employee Performance
In part one of this article, we explored how integrating extended reality (XR) training, which includes virtual reality (VR), mixed reality, and augmented reality technology, into training processes can be a great way for companies to recruit and retain workers of all ages and backgrounds. Here, we will look at three more industries that can […]
California’s New Right to Reproductive Loss Leave Takes Effect on January 1
As we approach 2024, California has a new right for employees to take leave to grieve loss that is on the horizon and primed to go into effect as we enter into the new year. Effective January 1, 2024, the state will require employers with five or more employees to provide eligible employees up to […]
Earned Wage Access: A Responsible Solution to Boost Employee Health and Retention
Over the past few years our world has turned upside down, affecting all industries, and Human Resources is no exception. Health insurance, a 401K and a little extra time off are no longer sufficient benefits to attract and retain talent. As trends evolve and Gen Z continues to join the workforce, employees are demanding enhanced […]
How to Craft a Social Media Policy for Your Employees in 2024
These days, a social media policy isn’t just an afterthought—it’s a must. The vast majority of your employees likely engage in some type of social media usage, whether they’re constantly sharing snippets of their days on TikTok, sharing interesting articles on LinkedIn, or just occasionally checking up on their cousins on Facebook. Social media is […]
Reopening the Workplace with an Eye on Financial Health
When COVID-19 hit our economy, workplaces were focused on reacting and responding (often in real time) to address and mitigate the fallout to their business and workforce. The toll on both has been substantial. Every workplace and every worker has been impacted, and industries like retail and hospitality and low- and moderate-income workers have borne […]