Preexisting Conditions: You Must Take Employees as You Find Them
By Rebecca Kopp Levine, JD, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
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Engagement Survey Results Are In
We recently concluded the 2016 Talent Matters: Recruiting, Engagement, and Branding Survey. Check out our results. Employment Brand Programs The majority of survey takers (78.6%) indicated that their company does not have an employment brand program. Are You Considering an Employment Brand Program? We asked those respondents who indicated that their company does not have […]
Determining FMLA Eligibility for Temporary Workers
This article series highlights the requirements for determining Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) eligibility. The last installment focused on the third area of the three-prong test used to determine FMLA eligibility, the minimum worksite requirement. However, how do you handle FMLA eligibility for temporary workers? Let’s have a look.
HIPAA Audits Inbound
Yesterday we learned that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) will be conducting a round of audits for covered entities and their business associates. Today we’ll see how they will be conducting their audits.
Imagery and Training
In yesterday’s Advisor, Chris Ainsworth, head of talent and organizational development for TD Bank®, wrote about how visualization and imagery are powerful leadership tools. Today, Ainsworth expounds on how visualization can help train and motivate your team.
Where’s that Goat?
Wow, is this tough. I really don’t know whether I can get the words out. Still, I know it’s true, so I have to say it—so, here goes . . . no, no . . . wait. OK, take a breath, calm yourself, and just let people know what’s on your mind: The Cubs are […]
Relaxation Techniques Can Counteract Effects of Stress
A recent Twitter Chat addressed the practice of relaxation techniques as an effective means of fighting both mental and physical stress. The good news was that many of the techniques can be effectively used during work hours.
The Environmental Impact of Telecommuting Policies
FlexJobs recently highlighted how telecommuting policies are both beneficial to a company’s bottom line as well as an important long-term strategy to protect the environment. Remote workforces contribute to environmentally sustainable workplaces by reducing congestion, lowering fuel consumption, minimizing construction, lessening pollution emissions, reducing the strain on transportation systems, and improving air quality.
Divorce and the unproductive employee
by Kathryn M. Grigg Employees are not the only ones who suffer through a divorce. Employers also bear the cost of an employee’s divorce through absenteeism and reduced productivity. This article addresses some benefits and support programs you can provide at minimal cost to maintain a productive workforce. Costs of divorce The amount of time […]
Visualization—A Key to Inspirational Leadership
In today’s multigenerational workforce, it’s constantly a challenge to train, motivate, and lead your organization’s employees. Visualization and imagery can help, however, as shown in today’s article by Chris Ainsworth, head of talent and organizational development for TD Bank®.