One of the hardest parts of being in HR is navigating situations where the company’s interests conflict with the needs of individual employees. Good employee relations is vital for several reasons, including keeping the company from getting sued. Jackie Plunkett, an HR consultant with Clear HR Solutions LLC, explored the nuances of employee relations in…
A federal court in New York decided that an employer illegally fired an employee for reporting safety concerns relating to the COVID-19 virus. The employer in this case was an ophthalmologist who fired an employee after she complained about a lack of workplace protocols relating to the virus. Dr. David Kwiat, who operates Kwiat Eye…
As an HR professional, you know that when employees request FMLA leave, those conversations need to be handled carefully. You have to stick to the facts about what the workers need and why. The problem is, some managers may not realize that — and their stray comments could come back to bite you in court. …
Learning management systems (LMS) offer a cost-friendly alternative to traditional training sessions. They help employees grow in their jobs – without breaking the bank.
Today’s economic conditions have placed most working Americans in a tight spot unlike anything since the Great Depression. And it’s made savings – especially long-term savings like retirement – less and less of a priority, putting many in a retirement savings crisis. Most Americans acknowledge that they need to save a large sum, saying they’ll…
Mark your calendars: Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s theme – and several ways to observe Hispanic Heritage Month at work. What Is Hispanic Heritage Month? Observing Hispanic heritage officially began in 1968, as Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1998, that was…
Companies that continue to hire candidates based on their past jobs, degrees and achievements risk falling behind the accelerating pace of change in the business world. The integration of AI tools in talent acquisition is becoming essential for organizations aiming to adapt to these changes. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there’s a significant…
Your next best employee could be an ex-con or an ex-addict. Many companies and their top HR professionals have turned the corner on hiring the formerly incarcerated, addicted and homeless. Second-chance hiring is growing. And second-chance hiring successes are swelling. They’re happening for a reason: People who were formerly incarcerated or involved in the justice…
If you haven’t heard, the feds just released a new online tool that allows users to search its database and view trends on workplace injuries occurring in states covered by federal OSHA. At first glance, this might sound like a niche tool designed exclusively for safety professionals to, among other things, help them spot potential…
We stand at an interesting crossroads: a point in time where modern tech tools are emerging that coincide with a focus on employee quality of life and retention. An investment in key tech stack components can help spearhead both of these important initiatives. As the way we work has changed in the past four years,…
