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When will you know if your organization is ready to offer training programs to its external stakeholders? How will you accomplish such a feat so that it’s successful? And what types of benefits can your organization expect to see as a result? Keep reading to learn more.
Soon, it will be legal in Vermont for people who are 21 or older to possess limited quantities of marijuana and marijuana plants. You may be wondering whether the new law affects your ability to enforce rules on smoking or the use of drugs in your workplace.
When budgets tighten—whether because of a federal government shutdown, grant cuts, manufacturing slowdowns, or a dip in tourism—some employers face the difficult decision to reduce staff. If layoffs are on the table, approach them with empathy, clarity, and legal diligence. Key considerations Consider these factors in connection with potential layoffs: Confirm layoffs are a last […]
Employees leave companies for a variety of reasons, and many are not necessarily permanent. Some employees may move for a significant other or may pursue a long-shot opportunity that doesn’t ultimately pan out. Others may take time off to raise a family or care for a loved one.
In yesterday’s Advisor, Attorney Julie Moore offered do’s and dont’s for layoffs. Today, her tips for “for cause” terminations and an introduction to a webinar specially designed for managers of small, or even one-person, HR departments. Moore’s suggestions for handling terminations came at BLR®’s National Employment Law Update held recently in Las Vegas. Moore is […]
Did you know that 35% of 18-year-olds with autism attend college, but a staggering 85% of college graduates with autism are underemployed or unemployed? And 1 million+ people with autism in the United States will reach adulthood in the next decade. The number of candidates who are being overlooked by hiring processes designed with only […]
“Unprecedented” will probably go down as one of this year’s most frequently uttered words. It does truly reflect the profound significance of our current situation.
Over the last two posts, we’ve been covering teambuilding activities to help build trust among your workers. In this article, we’ll cover four additional activities to try.
Finding an employee who is a good match for your team is essential – but looking exclusively for people who blend with your company’s culture may do more harm than good.
by John Vering On Oct. 3, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ reported that over the past 12 months, the number of unemployed has increased by 2.2 million and the unemployment rate has risen by 1.4 percentage points. Total nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 159,000 in September and thus far in 2008, payroll employment has […]