New Trend: Reverse Mentoring by Millennials
What do companies like Microsoft, UnitedHealth, and Target have in common? They are all on board with a formal reverse mentoring program by Millennials.
Author: Cheryl Cran, Future of Work Expert and Author
Proposed OT Rule Calls for Fresh Look at Worker Classification
Now that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a new rule affecting overtime eligibility—a rule that is more likely to be implemented than the department’s previous attempt—it’s time for employers to begin studying how they classify their employees so they’ll know whether pay raises or classification changes will be in order when a […]
4 Reasons Why HR Leaders Need to Focus on Onboarding
“Onboarding is a magic moment when new employees decide to stay engaged or become disengaged.”—Amy Hirsh Robinson, The Interchange Group in Los Angeles (quoted in SHRM article).
Does Asking About Prior Salary Create Potential Liability?
The Equal Pay Act (EPA) makes it illegal for employers to pay unequal wages to men and women who perform substantially equal work. It allows for differences in pay, but sex cannot be a factor.
[Expletive] My Coach Says
For all their recent excellence and success, the NBA’s Golden State Warriors have developed something of a tedious routine. They seem to pull punches during the regular season, occasionally lose games that leave everyone scratching their heads, and go through stretches of apparently disinterested and uninspired basketball. Come play-off time, though, the engine revs and […]
Flexible Workspaces: An Evolution
It seems like even just 10 years ago workspace flexibility was still a new idea. But when did it all start? Today we are pleased to share an infographic that explores the history, major developments, and the future of the flexible workspace.
No Protection for Drinking On the Job
Question: One of the facilities we operate has a formal dining room and bar. One of our directors found a bartender drinking wine while on duty. We have a rule that drinking by employees isn’t allowed on the premises at all. We would like to fire her. If she tells us she has a drinking […]
Trump Signals Potential Place for Skilled Foreign Workers
President Donald Trump has turned much of traditional American politics on its head, and many of his policies have put some traditional Republican allies in a tough position. While these traditional allies may support some of the president’s policies, they cringe at others. Case in point: the business community.
8 Elements Your Sexual Harassment Policy Must Have: Having a Strong Policy Isn’t Enough
Sexual harassment policies need to be clear and complete, but the policy must then be followed by a strong and active training program.
Most Needed Skills for 2019: Hard Skills
In a previous post, we discussed Paul Petrone’s recent LinkedIn research, which focused on the skills companies need most in 2019. He splits them into two categories; soft skills and hard skills.