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by Dan Oswald My oldest graduated from college this weekend. In addition to reminding me that I am, indeed, getting older, it caused me to consider what sage career and life advice I might have for him. My first thought was that I had the order of those two things reversed—that I should be providing […]
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.
Checking to see that an employee is using Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave properly doesn’t necessarily amount to illegal interference with the worker’s rights, a federal appeals court made clear in a recent ruling.
It should be easy to calculate FMLA leave time, but the devil is in the details, and FMLA’s details can be exasperating, to say the least. There are two keys to the intermittent/reduced leave calculation, says attorney Drew Alexis Alexis, Of Counsel at the Kinaga Law Firm in Los Angeles, offered his FMLA tips at […]
In last week’s HR Works podcast episode we discussed the future of leadership and the workplace with expert Lisa Rueth, the Senior Partner and CEO of Cultivate Leadership, a consulting firm that is dedicated to leadership science, organizational design, and executive coaching. If you missed it, or would prefer to read the interview, here is […]
Today’s HR leaders face more challenges than in the past. Generational differences mean employee customers want and need different approaches based on age. Executives are under pressure to produce results and are increasingly looking to HR leaders for answers. The proliferation of products and options means HR leaders need to be better “consultants” than they’ve […]
This year, there was not only pushback from diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) initiatives by some organizations, but there was also pushback from DEIB programs in various industries. Despite these setbacks, fostering an environment of DEIB is more important than ever – and the businesses that embrace these values are the ones that will thrive […]
As consolidation continues to increase, companies are getting more intentional about the due diligence process, particularly within the roles of finance, legal, and business development leaders. However, many organizations still fail to recognize the importance of including people leaders at the earliest stages. As a result, crucial aspects of the company’s future structure are often […]
With the departure of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Commissioner Keith Sonderling (R), the Democrats on the Commission have a 3 to 1 majority. It’s unlikely this change will make any difference for the remainder of President Joe Biden’s term, but things could change after President Donald Trump takes office. EEOC Has Received Nearly 2,000 […]
Here’s how it should work for someone covered by an employer-sponsored health plan: You work hard. You need health care. You visit the doctor, who identifies a current or potential issue and provides the care you need. A month later, you aren’t agonizing over whether you should pay the rent, send your kids to summer […]