NLRB Changes Course, Sets New Standard on Profane Outbursts
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a ruling making it easier to discipline or fire employees for offensive speech.
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Identifying and Protecting the At-Risk Worker
Businesses planning for COVID-19-related reopenings must deal with numerous employee and workplace risk factors, as well as regulatory guidance that seems to evolve on a weekly, if not daily, basis. The stakes are higher than ever, and employers have no choice but to get it right the first time.
Benefits to a Shorter Workweek
Has your organization considered adopting a shorter workweek? With all of the changes we’re facing amid the pandemic, there are a lot of nontraditional suggestions being considered by large and small organizations alike. A shorter workweek is one option on the table for some companies.
Preparing Your Workforce for a Return to the Office
We’ve required a lot out of employees over the last few months. Millions of people worldwide overhauled their practices to work remotely, with 88% of office staff working from home during the pandemic. Although many are keen to have the flexibility to work from home in the future, just 16% want to say goodbye to […]
Diversity Initiatives Are Doomed to Fail Without Support from Within
The death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minnesota reverberated around the nation and beyond, raising awareness of many forms of discrimination. Among those eager to do something constructive have been leaders of the nation’s business community.
Time to Refocus Training on Remote Work?
Currently, huge numbers of American workers are working remotely as a way to promote social distancing and slow the spread of COVID-19. Employers’ mind-set has been that the current situation is a necessary temporary measure as we ride out the worst of the pandemic. However, as the virus is rebounding in many states where social […]
DOL Offers New COVID Guidance on FLSA, FMLA, FFCRA
As employers continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released new guidance that attempts to answer questions related to employee pay and leave time.
Employers in BET’s Twenties Test the Waters with Respect to Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
BET’s Twenties is a comedy series featuring three black women who are navigating their professional and personal lives in Los Angeles. Created by Emmy Award-winning artist Lena Waithe, the series features Jonica T. Gibbs as Hattie, a queer woman, and her two straight friends Marie (played by Christina Elmore) and Nia (played by Gabrielle Graham).
5 Ways to Help Struggling Remote Employees Adjust
Managers shouldn’t forget their own well-being when dealing with teleworking challenges
D&I Are Not Luxury Goods: How to Stop Agitating the U.S. Workforce
Their numbers in the workforce continue to rise, and many say they would refuse to work at a company without these attributes.