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'Bob, you smell': What to say to employees about embarrassing personal issues

Everybody dreads having those “difficult conversations” with employees about personal issues. Here are some examples of how they can be handled gracefully — including the actual words to use.

by Tim Gould
June 16, 2018

2 GINA protections companies need now

The new Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) regs have created a slippery slope that can easily lead to inadvertent violations.

by Christian Schappel
April 13, 2011

3 dumb retaliation cases that cost firms big

Retaliation is the most common employment discrimination claim for the third year running – and that’s no surprise, what with the way these three firms acted.

by Dan Wisniewski
April 17, 2013
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3 hiring manager mistakes HR can help correct

A recent survey says many hiring managers make mistakes that lead to costly hiring missteps. The good news: A little help from HR can go a long way toward making sure the best candidate is hired the first time around.

February 9, 2009

3 red flags in EEOC's first ADA lawsuit against wellness plan

In a groundbreaking move, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is suing an employer, alleging its wellness plan violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It’s a lawsuit well worth taking a gander at.

by Christian Schappel
September 3, 2014

4 key areas to check to make sure your health plan is in compliance

The sheer complexity of changing federal regs as well as the impact of recent landmark court rulings on benefits plans make assessing health-plan compliance a critical task that HR pros need to put at the top of their to-do list. In fact, ERISA attorney Daniel N. Kuperstein is warning employers everywhere that most health plans aren’t […]

by Jared Bilski
May 20, 2016

4 things to say that'll boost HRA participation

As you know, completing a health risk assessment (HRA) is one of the best first steps employees can take to start improving their health – not to mention lower your health insurance costs. But there are some common problems.

by Christian Schappel
June 17, 2011

5 ways to get your employees ready to retire: How much they need

When all else fails to get employees to ratchet up their retirement contributions, hit them with this number.

by Christian Schappel
May 23, 2012

5-step manager onboarding program from the 'bartender' (wine not included)

As you know, one of the worst mistakes a company can make when promoting someone is getting a technically savvy person in a management position who has absolutely no leadership skills … or training to support them. 

by lstead
July 27, 2016

A 7-step plan for improving your company's workplace culture

Workplace culture can be similar to the weather — everybody talks about it, but who actually does anything to change it? Guest poster Sandeep Kumar offers seven steps employers can take to improve their day-to-day working environments.  

by guest_author
February 17, 2016
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A big mistake many hiring managers make in interviews

Research shows many of those involved in the hiring process are making a critical mistake when they meet with job candidates for the first time. 

by Christian Schappel
March 30, 2016

ADA: Another example of just how hard it is to comply with the law

A new court ruling just made it a little more difficult for employers, managers and supervisors to comply with the ADA’s accommodation requirements. 

by lstead
October 26, 2016
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ADA: Was it firm's fault that experts' opinions were wrong?

This organization did everything it was supposed to do when trying to accommodate a disabled applicant. So why did it lose this disability bias case?

by Dan Wisniewski
January 25, 2013

Another group goes after EEOC's background check guidance

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission hasn’t made a lot of friends with its stance on background checks – and now the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has filed a report on the subject. 

by Dan Wisniewski
March 7, 2014

Are mandatory paid sick days a good idea? Study says 'yes'

Should companies be forced to provide paid sick leave? The results of a new report suggest there are two good reasons to implement the proposed requirement: It would improve employee health and disease prevention.

by Christian Schappel
July 6, 2011

Are wellness programs a big waste?

The “Wellness Wave” started about five years ago, and consultants said it would be the key to capping healthcare costs and, by the way, keeping employees happy. It hasn’t quite worked out that way, however. And there are some reasons why.

by Jim Giuliano
October 3, 2008

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