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When survey participants were asked to describe their biggest challenge regarding employee leave, FMLA and recordkeeping tied as the biggest problem area with 20% each, followed closely by scheduling with 16%. Employee abuse of leave is a problem for 10% and consistent application is an issue for 7%. A lucky 4% have no or very […]
The Kentucky Court of Appeals recently ruled that a 90-day statute of limitations, rather than a longer five-year time limit, applied to an employee’s claim for wrongful discharge. Both statutes of limitations protect employees from being discharged based on their jury-related service.
Training in today’s dynamic corporate landscape has evolved from a mere checkbox activity to a strategic imperative. As organizations invest heavily in upskilling their workforce, the pressing question remains: Is our training truly making a difference? With rapid advancements in technology, companies now have tools at their disposal to not only deliver training but also […]
Major elements of the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act (OWFA) went into effect on October 1, 2020. The 2019 Oregon Legislature passed the Act in response to concerns voiced by the #MeToo movement.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced machinery have long stirred fears among workers that new technology could render them obsolete.
In part one of this article discussed how the level of connectedness between your employees and customers plays a growing role in your organization’s customer-retention success. Today we examine some employee-centric client strategy.
We talk a lot about the importance of training employees how to do their jobs so they can learn and grow and have successful careers at your organization. The time and money you spend training those employees are an investment in the future of your company.
Chances are you’ve never thought that you were invisible. But there’s a good chance that the impact of some of your actions are. A study shared at the annual International Sedentary Behavior Network on Physical Activity (ISBNPA) conference revealed how infrequently people mention an all too familiar act: sitting.
It’s a job that really starts at the bottom, but applicants are flocking to apply. Why? The jobs are at the bottom of the planet—in Antarctica—at the so-called Penguin Post Office!
For HR professionals, designing career development programs that deliver tangible results is critical to attracting top talent, boosting engagement, and reducing turnover. Everyone claims to be investing in career development for their employees. But let’s face it: not all programs are created equal. Many fall flat due to poor execution, lack of alignment with employee […]