One of the biggest problems with record retention requirements is getting tangled up in a patchwork of employment laws. Just when you think you’re covered, there’s one more thing to add to the list of documents you need to keep. And then you have to figure out exactly how long you need to hang on…
Most of us would like to have a 4-day workweek. But is it possible? More importantly, could there be a 4-day workweek success? You bet it’s all possible. And in this episode of HRMorning’s 3-Point video series, we hear how one company implemented the 4-day workweek, analyzed how it worked — and deemed it a…
Workplace communication is more than meetings, emails and Slack channels. It’s the exchange of ideas, goals, strategies and information that drives an organization. Simply put, communication is the lifeblood of an effective business. And better workplace communication can pump more life into business. Most workplaces have policies to help guide effective communication, but many communication…
A Resume Builder survey revealed that by the end of 2024, 90% of employers will have some type of return-to-office requirement. This inevitably means some employees will arrive late for work. It also means employees will be giving inventive reasons why they’re late for work. The most recent research on the topic appears to be…
As the temperature rises, so do incidences of heat-related illness, especially for employees in higher-risk professions. HR needs to help employees prevent heat exhaustion, dehydration, heat stress, heat stroke and other ailments that come with the hot weather. For employees who work in a warehouse or somewhere that’s hard to keep cool, heat-related illness can…
Overemployed: This isn’t moonlighting. It’s more like daylighting — remote employees working two (or more!) full-time jobs at the same time. It’s a growing trend, and it presents concerns and issues for HR and the companies you serve. “Employers should be eyes-wide-open about the trends in overemployment,” says Jo McRell, an employee experience consultant and…
This case shows just how tricky things can get when the ADA and FMLA overlap. Here, an employee exhausted her FMLA leave and then sought an accommodation: remote work. When the company — a law firm — denied her request to work from home, the employee didn’t return to the office. Instead, she sued, alleging…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month so it’s a good time to talk about alcohol at work. The fact is, alcoholism is a disease that can permeate every part of a person’s life, including their professional life. And an employee struggling with alcoholism can cause real, impactful ripple effects throughout an organization. In fact, workplace alcoholism and…
A termination is justified if an employee is caught stealing, right? Not necessarily. This case shows that everything isn’t black and white — especially when managers make mistakes during the termination process. Key takeaways for HR: Not every manager has received training to properly handle the dreaded termination talk. That’s why HR pros must establish best practices for termination,…
