INDUSTRY INSIGHTS YOUR PEERS ARE READING
MAY 31, 2018
Motivating employees can be difficult, especially in uncertain times or when change is on the horizon. Here’s how you can get prepared for times of uncertainty and face them head-on when they hit. For example, if you tell a job candidate you’ll get back to them in one week, you should follow up with a response in that time frame, even if you don’t have a hiring decision to share. The employee asks to attend a training or some other professional development opportunity. MORE
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
Disability discrimination in the workplace is against the law but unfortunately, that doesn’t deter all violations. Also, offer flexible working hours to ensure that each employee at your company, including ones with disabilities, can work when they are most productive. MORE
JUNE 13, 2019
Irrespective of all else, the Equality Act prohibits discrimination, harassment and victimization. Beyond direct discrimination, it includes discrimination by ‘association’ and ‘perception’. Five generations fighting against discrimination. MORE
MARCH 9, 2017
In addition to her attendance issues, she was frequently tardy and became a poor performer. AT&T warned her several times that she would be suspended if her attendance and performance didn’t improve. Monica Cannot Maintain a Disability Discrimination Claim. MORE
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Intermittent time off or a short leave of absence—say, a couple of days or even a couple of weeks—may, in appropriate circumstances, be analogous to a part-time or modified work schedule, two of the examples listed in [the ADA]. Without a doubt, this case is a huge win for employers, which grapple daily with the issue of employee medical leaves and the difficulties they present in staffing, scheduling, and overall attendance rules. disability discrimination MORE
JANUARY 5, 2018
My favorite part of being a business owner was spending time with our customers. Guess what I didn’t have time for? I spent so much time in meetings that attending to my real job was just a dream. All of this was in addition to our other expenses: my lost time, customer attrition, employee productivity, legal fees, etc. A PEO would have saved me time, money and hassle. workers have been affected by discrimination or harassment as victim or witness. MORE
APRIL 10, 2017
It is time to defend all people, including workers, immigrants, Muslims, Women, LGBTQ people. It is time to defend our climate, our schools and our unions,” SEIU United Service Workers West’s Facebook page says. MORE
OCTOBER 15, 2010
Dear Evil HR Lady, I heard that 85% of the time it’s not the most qualified candidate that gets the job. I’ve been a finalist a few times now but not gotten the job. SMsquared www.wix.com/smsquared/smsquared October 18, 2010 5:25 AM Promotional Products said. MORE
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Attending to diversity actually helps to improve the workforce overall. Any time we have those barriers to communication or to establishing authentic relationships, it’s a potential barrier to our performance and our ability to work together productively. MORE
AUGUST 23, 2017
Then there’s the fallout of a relationship: if it’s not successful, the whole team may suffer from the mood and temperament of the former lovebirds, which creates more watercooler talk and gossip — and, ultimately, lowered productivity. Overall, workplace relationships that turn into love connections take a definite toll on productivity. But here are steps to help companies combat loss of productivity due to an office romance. MORE
JUNE 13, 2019
Pride began as a way to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, and has evolved into a joyful parade that millions all over the world look forward to attending every June. While this “trend” has been in vogue for quite some time, this is not something we take lightly. MORE
AUGUST 22, 2019
Poor productivity. But make allowances for time missed while on FMLA leave , ADA accommodations leave or for military service absences. In other words, adjust quotas, goals and sales targets to zero out the effect of lost time. MORE
MARCH 5, 2018
With the cloud came the promise of freedom, and the chance to connect with colleagues and collaborators safely and securely from anywhere at any time. The need for compliance touches nearly everything, including: How businesses and non-profit organizations handle time sheets. MORE
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Age discrimination? times that of workers 25-34 years old. Since low turnover is a sign of engaged and productive workers, Older employees could be key to a thriving business. These connections can help departments save time and save money, too! MORE
APRIL 15, 2018
But today’s reader note goes into an area that we haven’t spent much time talking about – progressive discipline. . That said, employers need to set expectations by outlining their standards of respect, attendance, and dress code as well as prohibitions against harassment and discrimination. MORE
AUGUST 15, 2017
And employers in general should consider how to address the anticipated requests for time off, as well as how to ensure employee safety—particularly for those employees who work outside. Finally, expect a flurry of last-minute requests for time off and unplanned absences. MORE
JULY 25, 2017
million to settle a racial discrimination lawsuit with the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). As just one high profile hiring discrimination case among many, this latest lawsuit drives home why compliance matters. MORE
JULY 21, 2017
Employing this strategy from the get-go, can save employers a lot of time and headaches and come to an accommodation decision by just answering a few questions. lowering qualitative or quantitative production standards. MORE
JULY 1, 2019
For instance, you shouldn't invite contractors to attend staff meetings, offer them health insurance or control their schedules. However, in some places like New York state , there are laws that protect independent contractors from harassment or discrimination. MORE
OCTOBER 29, 2012
It’s up to management to set clear attendance expectations and take action when employees are pushing the boundaries. Here are some ways you can clearly define the dos and don’ts of your attendance policy, so that everyone in the company is on the same page. However, if your staff needs to be in the office for a certain length of time each day, then you’ll need to set specific work hours and inform your entire workforce. Define paid vs. unpaid time off. MORE
MAY 17, 2017
This post is the first of a two-part series about the retirement of Baby Boomers and its impact on organizations’ return on investment and productivity. How will seniors remain engaged, productive, and able to manage the time they now can look forward to? MORE
MARCH 1, 2017
My guess was that he did not want to spend the time or effort to continue to write responses, especially when he knew that the women were not going to get hired. As you can see the additional costs to the company include lost productivity with many people attending training sessions. MORE
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Think back to some of the most time-consuming activities you’ve undertaken for your business. A major study from earlier this year shows that small and medium sized business owners consistently underestimate the amount of time and energy required to run their HR functions in-house. MORE
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
They should look like this: This time next year, we’ve got a 3% representation of people with a disability Starting six months from now, we’ll provide half-yearly cultural-awareness training for all leaders By next year, we’ve launched a collaboration with at least two Women in Tech organizations. MORE
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an employee who is a qualified individual with a disability may not be subjected to discrimination or an adverse employment action on the basis of her disability. She sued ATS for discrimination and retaliation under the ADA. by Jodi R. MORE
MARCH 19, 2019
Director of Human Resources, SafeStreets USA , graciously took time after the event to answer the audience questions we didn’t have time to address. That aside, you will be remembered as someone committed to solutions the next time they need ideas. MORE
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Hard limits on employee behavior include: No harassment or discrimination No substance abuse No inappropriate business attire, language or behavior. In the office, your employer expects you to show up on time and wear appropriate business attire. MORE
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Employers absorb part of that cost in the form of lost productivity and higher healthcare costs. Employers cannot discriminate against applicants with disabilities. Employees who are being counseled may request time off to attend counseling or therapy sessions. MORE
JULY 8, 2019
You’ll likely see improved attendance and productivity, as well as increased employee engagement when employees’ work days are more fluid, allowing them more freedom than that of a full-time position tethered to an office chair. Flexible workday start and quit times. MORE
AUGUST 14, 2016
During this year’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference, I had the opportunity to attend a luncheon hosted by the SHRM Foundation. It’s a good read and worth your time. meaning organizations cannot discriminate based on a person’s status as a caregiver?). MORE
JUNE 5, 2018
Was it passion for a certain trade, an exciting idea for a new product, or the thrill of opening your own company? When a business fails, 82% of the time it’s because of cash flow issues. Is employee productivity dropping? What made you go into business in the first place? MORE
MARCH 4, 2019
The NPWF estimates that if the annual wage gap were eliminated, the average women working full time in the United States would have enough money annually for. ? Equal pay encourages a more content workforce, which can have a significant impact on productivity. Pay inequity can lead to higher rates of employee turnover, with the attendant costs of hiring and onboarding new talent. Even if the business wins the case, it cannot recover the time invested in defending itself. MORE
AUGUST 11, 2017
As a sales representative, he sold educational products, including textbooks, to instructors and administrators at colleges in Florida. poor performance) was pretext for discrimination. Employment Law Training discrimination Learning Solutions LSC managers MORE
AUGUST 31, 2016
Seven or so years ago, I was asked to teach a course for a client regarding discrimination and harassment prevention. Laws prohibiting political affiliation discrimination differ depending on location and on public or private sector employment. MORE
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
We did some of the hard work for you and put some of the most important Wisconsin statutes in one place so you can either learn them for the first time or give yourself a refresher. . Holiday Leave: Private employers are not required to provide paid or unpaid time off for holidays. . MORE
DECEMBER 22, 2016
One way to get started is to create a company culture and employee engagement dashboard that monitors the increases and decreases in certain metrics over time. Attendance (Are there any interesting patterns in increasing or decreasing use of PTO or time off?). MORE
HR Daily Advisor
MARCH 9, 2017
In addition to her attendance issues, she was frequently tardy and became a poor performer. AT&T warned her several times that she would be suspended if her attendance and performance didn’t improve. Monica Cannot Maintain a Disability Discrimination Claim.
Insperity
OCTOBER 29, 2012
It’s up to management to set clear attendance expectations and take action when employees are pushing the boundaries. Here are some ways you can clearly define the dos and don’ts of your attendance policy, so that everyone in the company is on the same page. However, if your staff needs to be in the office for a certain length of time each day, then you’ll need to set specific work hours and inform your entire workforce. Define paid vs. unpaid time off.
PerformanceICreate
AUGUST 31, 2016
Seven or so years ago, I was asked to teach a course for a client regarding discrimination and harassment prevention. Laws prohibiting political affiliation discrimination differ depending on location and on public or private sector employment.
Synergy
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Think back to some of the most time-consuming activities you’ve undertaken for your business. A major study from earlier this year shows that small and medium sized business owners consistently underestimate the amount of time and energy required to run their HR functions in-house.
Insperity
MAY 31, 2018
Motivating employees can be difficult, especially in uncertain times or when change is on the horizon. Here’s how you can get prepared for times of uncertainty and face them head-on when they hit. For example, if you tell a job candidate you’ll get back to them in one week, you should follow up with a response in that time frame, even if you don’t have a hiring decision to share. The employee asks to attend a training or some other professional development opportunity.
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an employee who is a qualified individual with a disability may not be subjected to discrimination or an adverse employment action on the basis of her disability. She sued ATS for discrimination and retaliation under the ADA. by Jodi R.
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TalentCulture
OCTOBER 17, 2016
Age discrimination? times that of workers 25-34 years old. Since low turnover is a sign of engaged and productive workers, Older employees could be key to a thriving business. These connections can help departments save time and save money, too!
Stratus
JANUARY 5, 2018
My favorite part of being a business owner was spending time with our customers. Guess what I didn’t have time for? I spent so much time in meetings that attending to my real job was just a dream. All of this was in addition to our other expenses: my lost time, customer attrition, employee productivity, legal fees, etc. A PEO would have saved me time, money and hassle. workers have been affected by discrimination or harassment as victim or witness.
OmegaHR Solutions
MARCH 1, 2017
My guess was that he did not want to spend the time or effort to continue to write responses, especially when he knew that the women were not going to get hired. As you can see the additional costs to the company include lost productivity with many people attending training sessions.
HR Bartender
AUGUST 14, 2016
During this year’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference, I had the opportunity to attend a luncheon hosted by the SHRM Foundation. It’s a good read and worth your time. meaning organizations cannot discriminate based on a person’s status as a caregiver?).
HR Daily Advisor
AUGUST 15, 2017
And employers in general should consider how to address the anticipated requests for time off, as well as how to ensure employee safety—particularly for those employees who work outside. Finally, expect a flurry of last-minute requests for time off and unplanned absences.
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Cornerstone On Demand
JULY 1, 2019
For instance, you shouldn't invite contractors to attend staff meetings, offer them health insurance or control their schedules. However, in some places like New York state , there are laws that protect independent contractors from harassment or discrimination.
HR Daily Advisor
AUGUST 11, 2017
As a sales representative, he sold educational products, including textbooks, to instructors and administrators at colleges in Florida. poor performance) was pretext for discrimination. Employment Law Training discrimination Learning Solutions LSC managers
Stratus
AUGUST 23, 2017
Then there’s the fallout of a relationship: if it’s not successful, the whole team may suffer from the mood and temperament of the former lovebirds, which creates more watercooler talk and gossip — and, ultimately, lowered productivity. Overall, workplace relationships that turn into love connections take a definite toll on productivity. But here are steps to help companies combat loss of productivity due to an office romance.
HR Morning
JULY 21, 2017
Employing this strategy from the get-go, can save employers a lot of time and headaches and come to an accommodation decision by just answering a few questions. lowering qualitative or quantitative production standards.
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Digital HR Tech
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
They should look like this: This time next year, we’ve got a 3% representation of people with a disability Starting six months from now, we’ll provide half-yearly cultural-awareness training for all leaders By next year, we’ve launched a collaboration with at least two Women in Tech organizations.
Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
Attending to diversity actually helps to improve the workforce overall. Any time we have those barriers to communication or to establishing authentic relationships, it’s a potential barrier to our performance and our ability to work together productively.
Ohio Employer's Law
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Intermittent time off or a short leave of absence—say, a couple of days or even a couple of weeks—may, in appropriate circumstances, be analogous to a part-time or modified work schedule, two of the examples listed in [the ADA]. Without a doubt, this case is a huge win for employers, which grapple daily with the issue of employee medical leaves and the difficulties they present in staffing, scheduling, and overall attendance rules. disability discrimination
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Hard limits on employee behavior include: No harassment or discrimination No substance abuse No inappropriate business attire, language or behavior. In the office, your employer expects you to show up on time and wear appropriate business attire.
nettime solutions
MARCH 5, 2018
With the cloud came the promise of freedom, and the chance to connect with colleagues and collaborators safely and securely from anywhere at any time. The need for compliance touches nearly everything, including: How businesses and non-profit organizations handle time sheets.
Reflektive
MARCH 4, 2019
The NPWF estimates that if the annual wage gap were eliminated, the average women working full time in the United States would have enough money annually for. ? Equal pay encourages a more content workforce, which can have a significant impact on productivity. Pay inequity can lead to higher rates of employee turnover, with the attendant costs of hiring and onboarding new talent. Even if the business wins the case, it cannot recover the time invested in defending itself.
Business Management Daily
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Employers absorb part of that cost in the form of lost productivity and higher healthcare costs. Employers cannot discriminate against applicants with disabilities. Employees who are being counseled may request time off to attend counseling or therapy sessions.
CultureIQ
DECEMBER 22, 2016
One way to get started is to create a company culture and employee engagement dashboard that monitors the increases and decreases in certain metrics over time. Attendance (Are there any interesting patterns in increasing or decreasing use of PTO or time off?).
Homebase
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
We did some of the hard work for you and put some of the most important Wisconsin statutes in one place so you can either learn them for the first time or give yourself a refresher. . Holiday Leave: Private employers are not required to provide paid or unpaid time off for holidays. .
NGA Human Resources
JUNE 13, 2019
Irrespective of all else, the Equality Act prohibits discrimination, harassment and victimization. Beyond direct discrimination, it includes discrimination by ‘association’ and ‘perception’. Five generations fighting against discrimination.
HR Bartender
APRIL 15, 2018
But today’s reader note goes into an area that we haven’t spent much time talking about – progressive discipline. . That said, employers need to set expectations by outlining their standards of respect, attendance, and dress code as well as prohibitions against harassment and discrimination.
15Five
JUNE 13, 2019
Pride began as a way to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, and has evolved into a joyful parade that millions all over the world look forward to attending every June. While this “trend” has been in vogue for quite some time, this is not something we take lightly.
Paycor
JULY 8, 2019
You’ll likely see improved attendance and productivity, as well as increased employee engagement when employees’ work days are more fluid, allowing them more freedom than that of a full-time position tethered to an office chair. Flexible workday start and quit times.
CakeHR
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
Disability discrimination in the workplace is against the law but unfortunately, that doesn’t deter all violations. Also, offer flexible working hours to ensure that each employee at your company, including ones with disabilities, can work when they are most productive.
HR Daily Advisor
APRIL 10, 2017
It is time to defend all people, including workers, immigrants, Muslims, Women, LGBTQ people. It is time to defend our climate, our schools and our unions,” SEIU United Service Workers West’s Facebook page says.
ATD Human Capital
MAY 17, 2017
This post is the first of a two-part series about the retirement of Baby Boomers and its impact on organizations’ return on investment and productivity. How will seniors remain engaged, productive, and able to manage the time they now can look forward to?
Ultimate Software
MARCH 19, 2019
Director of Human Resources, SafeStreets USA , graciously took time after the event to answer the audience questions we didn’t have time to address. That aside, you will be remembered as someone committed to solutions the next time they need ideas.
Evil HR Lady
OCTOBER 15, 2010
Dear Evil HR Lady, I heard that 85% of the time it’s not the most qualified candidate that gets the job. I’ve been a finalist a few times now but not gotten the job. SMsquared www.wix.com/smsquared/smsquared October 18, 2010 5:25 AM Promotional Products said.
Business Management Daily
AUGUST 22, 2019
Poor productivity. But make allowances for time missed while on FMLA leave , ADA accommodations leave or for military service absences. In other words, adjust quotas, goals and sales targets to zero out the effect of lost time.
Synergy
JUNE 5, 2018
Was it passion for a certain trade, an exciting idea for a new product, or the thrill of opening your own company? When a business fails, 82% of the time it’s because of cash flow issues. Is employee productivity dropping? What made you go into business in the first place?
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