Walsh’s DOL Expected to Chart More Employee-Friendly Course
With the confirmation of Marty Walsh as the new secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), employers shouldn’t be surprised to see a more proemployee climate on the federal level.
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The Ins and Outs of Transgender Awareness in the Workplace
If your organization is working toward an inclusive, diverse environment where employees are free from harassment and bias, you’ll want to sincerely consider implementing transgender awareness training and practices.
Management Blind Spots: How Leaders Misread the Pulse of Their Teams
In today’s fast-changing workplace, the dynamics of teamwork have become both an increasingly complicated and critical prerequisite for success. As organizations adapt to new technologies, iterate with hybrid working models, and welcome a new generation of team members, the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively as a team has become one of the defining factors […]
Impacts of Turnover on Remaining Staff
After a round of layoffs, remaining employees typically feel a range of emotions. On the one hand, they’re relieved to still have a job. Layoffs are stressful and can have life-altering impacts on workers and their families. On the other hand, no employee is really a winner in a layoff scenario. Remaining employees will likely […]
New Labor Law May Be Life-Threatening
We see safety laws and regulations that protect workers’ lives, but now reports say a new labor law in Japan may be a threat to workers—who may work themselves to death!
From Pay Equity to Pot—The 3 Major Issues Impacting Hiring in 2018
The New Year rings in a new round of emerging legislation that is poised to make the job of screening and hiring candidates more complex for employers.
Which three fictional characters best describe you?
This week’s Oswald Letter is a guest post from Elizabeth Petersen, Simplify Compliance’s executive vice president of strategy and revenue. by Elizabeth Petersen Dan Oswald has graciously allowed me to take over his blog again, and I thought we’d kick off our week by playing a game that’s been making the rounds on social media: […]
Toxic Workplace Communication Largely Directed at People of Color
Unfortunately, it doesn’t take much for an otherwise decent workplace to turn toxic. Employees who toxify a workplace often do so through workplace communications. A recent survey examined trends among such communication and found something disturbing: People of color bear the brunt of toxic workplace communications.
Joint-Employment Standard Back in Spotlight as Appeals Court Reenters Case
An appeals court’s decision to grant a motion to reconsider a case involving joint employment is the latest development in an issue that has sparked much confusion in recent months.
Supreme Court’s Ruling in Same-Sex Wedding Cake Case Leaves Uncertainty
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of a Colorado baker who cited religious reasons for his refusal to bake a cake celebrating a same-sex marriage provides clarity to that baker, but still leaves some uncertainty for other employers.