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4 Hacks to Reduce Your Hiring Time

Hiring is both an exciting and a laborious process. It can be great to add some fresh blood to your lineup of employees who can bring a welcome burst of fresh air and hope in the new employee’s potential. Whether you’re replacing an employee who left or creating a new position, finding just the right […]

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13 Characteristics of a Great Teammate

We all have worked side by side with people we have enjoyed and respected—the type of teammates who make work fun. And we all have worked with people whom, well, we didn’t enjoy or respect—the type of teammates who suck all the joy out of work for everyone around them. So, there’s obviously people who […]

Most Popular SBTs of 2013

Happy New Year! Here’s a roundup of 10 of the most popular HR Strange but True! articles from 2013. Boo: Stories that Will Make HR Scream–Just in time for Halloween, this list rounded up some of the scariest HR Strange but True! stories from this year, guaranteed to frighten any HR pro. 10 Most Outrageous […]

Alcoholism, FMLA, and ADA

By Susan Schoenfeld, JD Recent statistics from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reveal that 16.6 million adults aged 18 and older have an alcohol use disorder, including 10.8 million men and 5.8 million women. Many of these adults are also employees, raising the issue of what an employer must do to address […]

VBBD—A Practical Case Study Shows Benefits

In yesterday’s Advisor, consultant Carla McCormick offered tips for moving toward Value-Based Benefits Design (VBBD). Today, she offers a case study in VBBD plus we introduce a timely webinar on your 2014 Affordable Care Act obligations. McCormick, a consultant with Fallon Benefits Group in Atlanta, made her remarks at BLR’s Advanced Employment Issues Symposium, held […]

Using Artificial Intelligence Hiring Tools May Lead to Disability Discrimination

Employers using artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate job applicants and employees may run afoul of laws prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently warned. If your business is relying on that increasingly common technology, be sure it isn’t having a disparate impact […]

How AI Is Transforming Workforce Compliance From a Burden to a Competitive Advantage

Managing global workforce compliance is increasingly complex, with evolving labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements posing significant risks. AI is transforming compliance by automating monitoring, reducing errors, and providing real-time insights to keep organizations ahead of regulatory changes. From payroll and tax filings to audit readiness, AI streamlines compliance while enabling HR teams to […]

Should You Disclose Invisible Disabilities? Why or Why Not

Many workers with “invisible” disabilities, including mental health and neurological conditions, hesitate to disclose them to their employers due to fear of discrimination or bias, despite increased awareness and reduced stigma surrounding these conditions. ​​Approximately 50 million American adults live with mental, emotional, or behavioral conditions, and around 5.5 million have autism. The National Institutes […]