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Chris Schultz, a longtime maintenance worker at Christ Hospital and Medical Center in Illinois, took 12 weeks of FMLA leave over the course of a year to care for his ill parents. His father had Alzheimer’s disease and his mother had heart problems and diabetes. During this time period, the hospital implemented a new evaluation […]
As HR Appreciation: Leadership Week 2021 comes to a close, we want to take a look back at all the offerings and events that transpired throughout this exciting event!
by David McDonald When an employee announces that he or she is resigning in order to go work for a competitor, it is only natural for an employer to become anxious—particularly when the departing employee has access to the business’s confidential information. Complicating matters further is the technological ease with which an employee can wrongfully […]
It’s Employee Benefits Week at HR Daily Advisor—and we couldn’t be more excited to share the timely news and insights with our dedicated HRDA audience. For our Faces of HR column this week, we look back at some of our favorite Faces and share their expert commentary and insights from the front lines of managing […]
From enrollment in college degree programs to apprenticeships to “Returnships®,” employers are offering many opportunities to help workers advance their education and sharpen their skills while earning a paycheck.
An organization’s culture is a critical element in the motivation of staff and the recruitment of those who will shape the company’s future. Many see it as an asset and a differentiator for a company that must be protected.
Want to know why Millennials and Gen Z would rather work for themselves than you? If you have been challenged by Millennial employees, then get ready for them plus Gen Z! Gen Zs are those born between 1995 and 2010, and they will represent 25% of the U.S. population by 2020.
According to studies and research highlighted by FlexJobs, there’s been a 115% increase in telecommuting for work over the past decade, and nearly half of the U.S. workforce works remotely already. And there are plenty of reasons why. Workers with flexible schedules: Are more productive and often end up working more hours, and Take fewer […]
On June 30, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released proposed changes to the overtime regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL’s final overtime regulations are due out anytime within the next few months. See how prepared you are to implement the new requirements.
After completing undergrad at the University of St. Thomas, HR wasn’t the end-goal for Amy Spartz when she initially started her career. “When I set out, I had a new baby, and just really needed a job,” she told HR Daily Advisor. “After reaching out to as many people as I could within my network, […]