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Neurodiversity Is an Untapped Pool of Immense Potential

By Anu Mandapati, Vice President of Inclusion at Talking Talent Sep 22, 2021 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Oct 4, 2021

Neurodiverse individuals have perspectives, skills, and talents that can provide organizations with a competitive edge. Hiring and supporting neurodiverse employees creates a more equitable, inclusive, productive, and innovative workplace. What Exactly Is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is the range of differences in brain function and behavioral traits. Neurocognitive variation and differences can include individuals with autism, attention […]

You Can’t Explain ADA Accommodations to Co-Workers

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Jul 18, 2012 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jul 18, 2012

One of HR’s many ADA headaches is coworkers who think an employee who has been given an accommodation is unfairly getting special treatment, say attorneys Julie K. and Audra K. Hamilton. It’s always a difficult situation because you can’t discuss the disability or the accommodation. Because of the confidentiality requirements of the ADA, you may […]

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The Importance of D&I in the Workplace

By Ali Fazal, Senior Director of Marketing at Hibob Apr 16, 2020 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Apr 16, 2020

Over the last few years, diversity and inclusion (D&I) have become indivisible parts of conversations about how to build a successful team and culture. Creating an environment that is inclusive to employees of all genders, backgrounds, and identities is important not just because it’s the right thing to do but also because it’s the only […]

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How Can You Positively Impact the Employee Experience?

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Sep 3, 2019 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Nov 4, 2019

Having high levels of employee engagement is a goal many employers strive for. In that pursuit, many employers find they need to look for ways to improve the overall employee experience (EX), which, in turn, improves morale, satisfaction, engagement, retention, and more.

To fire or not to fire: Remember arrested employee may not be guilty

By Tammy Binford May 6, 2015 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Learning that a trusted employee has been arrested and accused of theft is always alarming, but the question of what to do—suspend, terminate, or wait and see how the case plays out—adds even more stress. Recently, several attorneys who represent employers were asked what to do in such a situation. Their advice: Suspension or termination […]

Recruiting Software Solutions: the Best of 2015

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Oct 28, 2015 Recruiting

Updated: Oct 28, 2015

Recently “G2 Crowd Grid℠ for Recruiting” was released using G2 Crowd’s proprietary algorithm. This algorithm supposedly creates an unbiased list of the best software recruiting solutions available in 2015. Let’s explore what G2 found. Untouched by Human Hands Part of what makes the results of G2’s analysis interesting involves the way the analysis was conducted. […]

What is Leave Sharing or Leave Donation?

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Jan 22, 2016 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Have you heard of a leave donation or leave sharing program? In this type of program, employers allow employees to donate some of their accrued paid leave time to other employees who have already used all of theirs but who need additional hours or days to cover an emergency.

Case Study—Poor Job Description Dooms Defense

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Mar 28, 2010 Recruiting

Updated: Mar 28, 2010

Job descriptions aren’t just an administrative tool—they’re part of your lawsuit-fighting arsenal. Unfortunately, too many employers don’t realize that until it’s too late. In one recent case, the job description played an important role—one that was devastating to the defense. “Royce Madison,” an avid sportsman who worked at the Oakley Park District Fitness Center (OPFC), […]

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Public Employees Who Volunteer: Do You Know the Rules Under the FLSA?

By Susan Prince, J.D., M.S.L., Legal Editor Jan 16, 2018 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 16, 2018

Not everyone who performs services for an employer is an employee. For example, many employers use the services of independent contractors, students, trainees, and volunteers. Therefore, an important question to consider is whether those types of workers are actually considered “employees.” If they are, they will be covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) […]