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An employee who was reassigned to a new position after taking medical leave and then quickly laid off was not the victim of an “elaborate sham,” as he alleged, a federal appeals court has determined.
Succession planning—it’s not a new phenomenon, says consultant Mary Anne Kennedy, but it’s critically important and often done poorly. What will you do if a key person leaves, and there is no replacement?
A certain archetype typically comes to mind when people think of a leader: confident, assertive, determined, in charge, etc. Those characteristics are great in many situations but not necessarily when they lead to toxic conflict between leaders in an organization. While most companies have a single leader in the form of a CEO, many companies […]
by Marie-Ève Gagnon Theft of merchandise by employees continues to be a recurring and costly problem for Canadian employers. The courts, however, do acknowledge the seriousness of the issue. Dismissal is often found to be an appropriate disciplinary response regardless of the value of the items stolen or whether the theft is repeated—unless mitigating factors […]
According to new data from Conduent, 43% of eligible employees don’t participate in a health savings account (HSA). Fifty-seven percent of those who make an HSA contribution don’t capture the full benefit, with an average contribution of less than $500, well below the annual limit of $3,650 for individuals and $7,300 for families. The underutilization of HSAs […]
Executives, managers, and team leaders are navigating a tumultuous time for businesses. Even as fundamental metrics remain strong, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), shifting consumer and operational trends, and novel employee expectations have coalesced to make this a season of significant change for many. They are doing this while traversing a first for the […]
Yesterday we explored the implications of the Trump Administration having to hire over 4,000 employees over the next few months. Today we’ll look at what kind of system you might use for a similar challenge. By Anthony Panissidi, Social Media Associate at iCIMS
If 2022 trends are any indication, workplaces worldwide aren’t going anywhere, according to a new report from Envoy. More than half of workplace leaders (54%) invested more in the workplace in 2022 than in the previous year, a signal that a physical footprint remains important for team building and collaboration. Envoy’s new At Work: 2023 Workplace Trends Report dives into the […]
Can an employer legally terminate an employee who is permanently disabled and can no longer perform the essential job functions? Do Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protections apply to all employees immediately, or must they be employed with the company for a certain amount of time first? What can employers ask when it comes to […]
Employers with more than 100 employees have begun scrambling to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s new emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19 vaccinations and testing. To learn more about five things larger employers should do to adhere to the new rules, read on.