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HR has made a huge contribution toward adding diversity in the workplace. Here’s what we can do to keep a good thing going. By BLR Founder and Publisher Bob Brady If my generation of HR managers has anything to be really proud of and thankful for in this Thanksgiving week, it’s bringing diversity to the […]
Before Amy Zimmerman entered the human resources field, she was a social worker. Although she was passionate about helping people, Amy also understood that supporting herself long term would be a challenge. Not long after, a friend who worked in the industry offered her the right opportunity at the right time. “I knew that I […]
In yesterday’s Advisor we looked at two tips for creating a culture of wellness at your organization by answering what employees want and what they need. Today we’ll look at three more tips including incentives, communication, and feedback.
With sexual harassment and sexual assault in the headlines daily, a company may wonder how it should respond to employee or customer allegations. Massage Envy, the largest chain of franchised massage spas in the United States, recently faced this issue.
For Human Resources executives, the new year arrives amid a slew of contradicting trends. Revenue streams are flowing steadily for many businesses, yet their company stock performances have underwhelmed. Despite perceptions of a weakened economy, firms are struggling to fill vacant job openings amid a low unemployment rate. Well-managed remote workplaces increase productivity, but executives […]
By Bruce Roffé Businesses sponsoring self-insured health plans are desperately seeking ways to reduce health care costs, and it’s no secret prescription drugs make up a significant chunk of those costs. If you look more closely, specialty drugs emerge as a main culprit. These high-cost meds made up less than one percent of all written […]
When it comes to dealing with opioid addiction in the workplace, it’s not always immediately clear what’s needed most from HR: Is it compassion? A dose of tough love? A strategic focus on the hard facts?
Jennifer Martinez, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO) at Hanson Bridgett LLP, is a driving force in the legal industry’s push for diversity, equity, inclusion, and opportunity. With a passion for both legal advocacy and social justice, she has dedicated her career to creating a more equitable workplace. As CDEIO, Martinez spearheads the firm’s […]
Many employers are struggling to fill jobs in the current economy, so they’re looking to upskill their employees in future years. If you want your organization to remain competitive, you’ll want to do the same.
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