Don’t Ask about Prescription Meds Without Reasonable Belief, Objective Evidence
Q Is it legal to ask employees what prescription medications they use and whether the medications may affect their behavior or cause a safety issue?
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Eric Thomas: Spearheading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Genesys
Eric Thomas, Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Genesys, has a robust background in various leadership roles across different industries. With a bachelor’s degree in business from Eastern New Mexico University, along with an executive management certificate from the London Business School, Thomas’ diverse experiences uniquely position him to lead Genesys’ diversity, equity, and […]
Reviewing Candidates’ Social Media Accounts—Legit or Not?
Social media is an inseparable part of our lives, influencing how we connect, communicate, and even conduct business. Recruiters increasingly use social media to source and recruit candidates, and many use it to research candidates to make or support hiring decisions. This practice, however, is controversial as it raises significant practical and ethical considerations. The […]
One Thing May Lead to Another: COVID-19 Leave Claims and FLSA Collective Actions
An Ohio employee sued his employer for allegedly denying his request for paid COVID-19 leave when his doctor advised him to self-quarantine. His complaint also included a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective action for wage and hour violations—highlighting a growing trend that presents a potential pitfall for employers.
HR Query: How to Hire Top Talent
Although Hanna Neuborn, Global Head of Talent Science at Canonical, doesn’t believe she’s found the Holy Grail of finding the best talent, she feels it’s pretty close and has been effective for her company. At the start of 2023, Neuborn was integral in turning Canonical’s Talent Acquisition team into a Talent Science team. Canonical employs […]
Why You Should Implement Social Learning This Year
Seventy-three percent of the companies that were surveyed in a Brandon Hall study expected to increase their focus on social learning last year, which means that by this year most of them have probably already implemented their social learning strategies.
New SCOTUS Proemployee Ruling Not a Big Change for Employers
A new ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court shows why it’s important for employers and their attorneys to examine whether employees making discrimination claims have exhausted their administrative remedies before going to court. And if an employee claiming discrimination hasn’t done so, it’s up to the employer to promptly raise an objection.
How to Get Candidates to Take Your Calls
Over the last few posts, Darchelle Nass, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Administrative at Addison Group, has offered insight into the world of phone screening. In part one, she offered some tips on listening for body language. And in part two, she offered some best practices jobseekers can use to ace a phone […]
Does Your Organization Offer Paid Family Leave?
At SHRM’s 2019 Annual Conference & Exposition, I got to sit down with paid family leave expert Breanna Scott, CSPO and Director of Business Relations at The Standard. We discussed the state of paid family leave today and what it will look like in 2020.
Incorporating Bleisure into Your Business Travel Policy
Bleisure travel has become a popular trend in the business world, offering professionals the opportunity to blend work and leisure seamlessly. Bleisure can help create better work/life balance for employees. It can promote employee satisfaction and result in a more engaged, productive, and loyal workforce and is a competitive advantage in attracting and retaining top […]