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By Catherine Moreton Gray, JD
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The Disease of Destructive Management—6 Symptoms to Look Out For
Destructive management is like a plague on a productive workplace—would you know the symptoms? In today’s Training Daily Advisor, we learn about the top signs that management is killing morale from Shawn Murphy, CEO and founder of Switch & Shift, an organization dedicated to the advancement of human-centered organizational practices and leadership. In many workplaces […]
Further clarification on ‘unjust’ dismissals
By Louise Béchamp As we reported previously, employers in Canada’s federal sector have had the right to dismiss employees without cause with one caveat. Only if the dismissal was not “unjust” within the meaning of section 240 of the Canada Labour Code. In Wilson v. Atomic Energy of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal determined […]
Thank Those Who Helped You Dream Big; Then Pay It Forward
We live in a world of “What have you done for me lately?” And, when we say “lately,” we mean today or this week. Our society suffers from an acute case of “instant gratificationitis.”
Disruptive HR Technology-related Trends Highlight Innovation
Imagine software that runs on your phone, delivers on-the-job skills training via video, and integrates with a learning management system that shows a manager how well you have mastered new skills. This is just one example of the innovations emerging to help employees improve their productivity at work, according to new observations from Josh Bersin, […]
$15M in DOL Grants Provides Training Opportunities for Disabled
Alaska, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, New York, and Washington are being awarded grants as part of the Disability Employment Initiative, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employment and Training Administration and the Office of Disability Employment Policy. The DOL announced that these six states will receive grants totaling $14,911,243 to improve employment […]
Plan a holiday party that makes merry and avoids ghosts of revelries past
Everybody’s heard the office party horror stories—some merrymakers get drunk, unfortunate comments are made, even more unfortunate outfits are worn, and sometimes somebody even gets hurt. It’s enough to make the human resources department want to retreat to the North Pole until mid-January. Solutions to party woes do exist, however, and even if the party […]
Technology and ICD-10 Give Plans New Recovery Powers
Health plans are unlocking the power of ICD-10 codes and using modern technologies to identify and track the progress of cases to maximize recoveries when plan members have been reimbursed twice for injuries caused by liable third parties, Elizabeth Longo, general counsel for Discovery Health Partners, explained. Unlock the Power of ICD-10 Using data mining […]
It’s Worth Keeping Working Parents Engaged
Yesterday’s Advisor explored a new study suggesting that many working parents are simply not as energetic or engaged at work as they might be. Today we’ll explore what can be done to keep these valuable employees active and engaged.
Iowa expunged records law takes effect January 1
by Tara Z. Hall While not a true “ban the box” measure, a new Iowa law taking effect January 1 will allow exonerated individuals to keep past criminal charges from becoming known to potential employers. The measure, signed into law last spring, sets up a process for individuals who have been wrongfully accused of a […]