‘Attendance point’ policy costs employer $1.7M
It starts out as a simple challenge: Companies need a way to track employee attendance.
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'I'd be a great fit here. Just ask my mom.'
Generation Y is coming to interview. And they’re bringing their parents.
'Living on adrenaline for years' has spiked employee burnout
Do your managers know how to spot the signs of employee burnout?
'Social anxiety disorder' is qualifying condition under ADA: Court
The definition of disability — the kind employers have to make an effort to accommodate — just keeps getting wider and wider.
'Test driving' candidates: Pros and cons
A growing interview trend: giving candidates real work to prove they’re right for the job. Will it help companies find the best talent?
'There is no probationary status under the ADA'
HR pros are already well aware that when a disabled employee’s FMLA leave expires, he or she may be entitled to additional leave as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. But a new EEOC lawsuit shows that leave may be an option even when workers aren’t eligible for FMLA protections.
'You can't work on Sundays – you're pregnant'
Pregnancy discrimination cases don’t get much stranger than this.
'Your pregnancy doesn't fit in our plans' won't cut it with the EEOC
No question, the feds have gotten a lot more aggressive in enforcing laws against pregnancy discrimination. And employers shouldn’t expect that business considerations will serve as a shield against prosecution.
$50k tab for retaliating against woman who filed EEOC complaint
A Colorado automotive group fired a woman who had been part of a lawsuit alleging the company fostered a sexually hostile work environment. And guess what? She filed another EEOC complaint, and the company’s now looking at a $50,000 settlement.
1 in 3 say they’ve had an office romance
It’s Valentine’s Day, when romance blooms in the hearts of workers — and employers worry about sexual harassment claims.
10 dumb ways managers drive job applicants away
Interview etiquette is a two-way street — candidates and interviewers both have to make a good impression.
10 most effective employee retention methods
Employers are not too proud to admit it: They have an employee retention problem. But the good news is they’re reporting there are tactics and programs working to keep top employees on board — and the majority don’t involve bumping up employees’ pay.
10 warning signs a great employee's about to quit
Think you know the signs when someone’s about to quit — having lots of doctor appointments, showing up in a suit, etc.? Well, according to new research, the cues that someone is about to jump ship are much subtler.
10 ways to help employees achieve better work-life balance
Americans rank in the middle of the pack compared to the rest of the world when it comes to how many hours we work in a week. So why does it feel like so many Americans are stressed and overworked?
11 keys to develop employee skills – even in busy times
Most leaders agree developing employee skills is critical to better performance. Unfortunately, employees don’t think they have the time to do it. They’re so busy doing their jobs, they won’t – or can’t – take the time to learn to do their jobs better. More than 60% of employees say time is a barrier to […]
12 high-impact fed rules that will affect HR in this year
Congress and various federal agencies are getting ready to enact a dozen new rules and procedures that will affect how you do your job.
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