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Disconnect Between Employers and Employees on Lifestyle Benefits Highlights Communication Gap

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Aug 30, 2023 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Aug 30, 2023

Employers and employees are increasingly appreciating the value of nonsalary compensation like employee benefits. When most people think of benefits, they probably think of health insurance, which is an extremely important benefit. But when virtually all employers offer certain foundational benefits, others try to differentiate themselves by offering premium benefits that support employees’ varied lifestyles. […]

Shot Through the Heart: Did SCOTUS Give Strikes a Bad Name?

By Sarah Squillante, Attorney, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP Aug 30, 2023 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 30, 2023

On June 1, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision some have deemed a blow to the right to strike. The 8-1 decision crossed ideological lines, as both conservative and liberal members of the Court either joined the majority opinion or concurred. Strike In August 2017, the collective bargaining agreement between cement manufacturer Glacier […]

2 Essential Steps Before Talking to Your Boss About Your Mental Health

By Duygu Balan, Psychotherapist and Author, Yener Balan, Psychiatrist and Author Aug 30, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: Aug 30, 2023

You’re tired and stressed and would rather not be at work. Depending on what you’re dealing with, be it family-related issues at home or your own personal mental health needs, if it’s interfering with your day-to-day ability to successfully complete your responsibilities at work, you have several decisions to make. First and foremost is how […]

Addressing Disgruntled Employees Before They Exit

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Aug 29, 2023 Recruiting

Updated: Aug 30, 2023

Extensive media attention has been given to how difficult it’s been for businesses around the country to find and hire workers. Additionally, you’ve likely had a personal experience reading the “help wanted” signs at various retail or hospitality services while standing in a long line or waiting for food. Various economic and social conditions have […]

How Employers Can Better Support Employees with Migraine Disease

By Elizabeth Burstein, Neura Health Aug 29, 2023 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Aug 29, 2023

Employers are constantly looking for ways to augment their benefits packages to help their employees be happy and productive. Yet, there’s one major population that is often overlooked: employees with migraine. One in six U.S. workers live with migraine disease, so most employers have multiple team members who are affected, and there is a lot […]

Case Study: Employee Can’t Show Firing Was Because of Her Gender

By Tony Puckett, Shareholder, McAfee & Taft Aug 29, 2023 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Aug 29, 2023

Discrimination claims are determined by a three-step analysis. Usually, the third step in this analysis—pretext—is key. Despite the ways in which courts have outlined how pretext for discrimination can be proven, there are times when an employee’s evidence of pretext falls short. A recent case from the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals is a […]

HR Query: Companies Forcing More RTO – How Can They Make It Appealing?

By Bianca Herron, Editor, HR Daily Advisor Staff Aug 28, 2023 HR Query

Updated: Aug 28, 2023

Return to office mandates continue to make headlines as companies roll out demands for their employees. Google recently announced they are cracking down on requiring three days in-office for most staff, while Salesforce is encouraging people to come back in by donating to charity for every worker that comes in. According to ResumeBuilder.com’s recent survey […]

A Look at Some Hard-Hit Job Functions

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Aug 28, 2023 Recruiting

Updated: Aug 28, 2023

Amid all the talk about the Great Resignation and general labor market turmoil, it’s easy to forget that high labor demand is no longer applicable across all job functions and industry segments. Recruiters facing labor shortages in certain industries might want to consider expanding their search to include candidates from nontraditional backgrounds. Job Shortages May […]

An Ounce of Prevention: Establish an Effective Privacy/Cybersecurity Program

By Bruce F. Martino, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP Aug 28, 2023 Technology

Updated: Aug 28, 2023

Data breaches have become common occurrences. Nearly every business—including nonprofits—collects, stores, and uses personal information (PI) that’s valuable to bad actors. All organizations store and process PI about their employees, and many nonprofits store and process PI about their donors and volunteers. Bad actors can cause financial harm to those whose PI is stolen, but […]

4 Ways to Create and Keep a People-Centered, Purpose-Driven Workplace Culture

By Jim Horn, Ulteig Aug 28, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: Aug 28, 2023

Building and maintaining a people-centered, purpose-driven workplace culture is more important than ever in today’s uncertain economy and labor market—and more challenging. According to 2022 research from McKinsey & Company, 82% of employees feel an organization’s purpose is important, and 70% say their work defines their sense of purpose. Organizations can create and perpetuate a culture […]