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Creating Safe & Respectful Workplace: Dealing with Misconduct

EmployeeConnect

From sexual harassment to bullying and discrimination, misconduct not only harms the victims, but also creates a toxic work environment that can lead to decreased productivity, increased turnover, and damage to the company’s reputation. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Why the ‘Pence Rule’ is exactly how you shouldn’t go about preventing sexual harassment

HR Morning

With new high profile sexual harassment allegations coming out on a daily basis, a lot of companies are considering policy changes and putting new protocols into place. This practice may seem like a quick fix to the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. One new rule not to establish? The Pence Rule.

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How to Prevent Retaliation in the Workplace: An HR’s Guide

Analytics in HR

Under the EEO laws, it is prohibited to punish job candidates or employees “for asserting their rights to be free from employment discrimination, including harassment.” resisting sexual advances or intervening to protect others. resisting sexual advances or intervening to protect others.

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HR Rules and Regulations: A Guide to Compliance

Engagedly

Source HR compliance refers to adhering to all relevant HR laws and regulations. This highlights the critical importance of staying current with HR compliance guidelines to mitigate risks and ensure operational success Types of HR Compliance Here are the main types of HR compliance: 1. What Is HR Compliance?

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How to Identify and Manage Workplace Bullying?

EmployeeConnect

According to a study, around 48.6 million Americans are bullied in their workplace , which is alarming. Bullying not only creates a tense environment in the workplace but also affects employees’ mental health, resulting in less productivity and other issues. Let’s discuss these things in detail! Physical Bullying.

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Simple steps to create an employee handbook

Business Management Daily

The handbook provides a quick reference to help new hires understand schedules, policies, pay, and benefits. Current employees can also benefit from having a quick reference guide when a question or concern arises about sick days, various types of leave, reporting harassment, or office policies. Consider your business needs.

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Virtual onboarding: The new way to welcome your recent hires

Business Management Daily

It’s essential and cost-effective – to get online orientation right. Ensuring that laptops, phones, tablets, and other items are in the new employee’s hands before the onboarding session begins is imperative to their happy participation in the online welcome. What’s at stake? What is virtual onboarding?