When it comes to tattoos at work, how much power do employers have to give a thumbs up or say no go? If you don’t know the answer, you’re running the risk of exposing yourself to a possible lawsuit –…
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Minimizing burnout-related turnover and quiet quitting is still a significant challenge for HR pros. It indicates employee happiness is lacking somehow. Consultant and science of happiness scholar Rob Dubin has been working closely with HR departments struggling with retention in…
FMLA obligations don’t kick in unless an employer qualifies as a “covered employer” under the statute. Sometimes, determining whether an employer is covered can get a little tricky. The questions abound: How many employees must be retained? For how long?…
In recent months, companies have faced an increasing number of lawsuits that stemmed from opposing political views, from face masks and company dress codes to "woke" training and anti-bias initiatives. In this case, the company juggled Title VII rights involving…
Rising cost of living. Recession fears. Political conflict. Across the world, collective social, economic and political instability is rampant, leaving many feeling overwhelmed, burned out and disillusioned. And this disillusionment is especially prevalent at work, as 54% of respondents in…
In the midst of many uncertainties for workers – from recession fears to record-high burnout levels – utilizing emotional intelligence at work can be the hidden key to keeping employees engaged, motivated and valued. Despite the importance of emotional intelligence,…
A newly filed lawsuit says a New Jersey nursing home's job termination of a longtime worker violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The employee's lifting restriction did not prevent her from doing her job, the suit alleges, and the…
Perhaps no generation is more outspoken than Gen Z when it comes to brand values and social issues. And as Gen Z makes up more and more of the workforce – which is projected to be over a quarter (27%)…
What should an employer do if an employee says anti-bias training clashes with their religious beliefs? A new federal appeals court ruling backed an employer’s decision to terminate an employee who presented that objection and refused to attend the training.…
In 2023, keeping employees engaged is the name of the game. From quiet quitting to Bare Minimum Mondays, “The Great Disengagement’ is wreaking havoc for HR, forcing them to find new ways to keep employees engaged and motivated to do…
An HR director received a six-figure settlement to settle her age discrimination claim. Here's what happened: An overseas company hired a new president to run a location in the state of Georgia. Things quickly turned problematic, the HR director said,…
A rock-solid organizational culture bolsters engagement, productivity and loyalty among your employees. But that's a lot easier to say than it is to execute. Tanya Fish, the manager of employee experience solutions for ITA Group, said that she's seen many…
A recent settlement secured by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) provides a basic lesson on how not to respond to requests for religious accommodation. The case involved Sylvia Coleman, who worked as a detention officer for the Lansing police…
Selecting a job candidate who is much younger than others can raise the specter of age bias – but employers are not handcuffed from doing so. They should, however, be prepared to show that the decision was based on a…
"Onboarding Begins at the Job Post: Getting Strategic with Recruiting" is the debut episode of HRMorning's "Voices of HR" podcast. But how is it possible to onboard someone you haven't even talked to? Voices of HR host Berta Aldrich explored…
A few decades ago, the idea of working while on vacation may have seemed absurd and contradictory, but the digital age has made working while taking time off not only accepted, but encouraged in some industries. With the rise of…
