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Why Organizational Structure Matters
In recent years, there has been a movement toward flatter organizations. The shift, aimed at greater equality, is based on the idea that each person understands his or her responsibilities and will act accordingly.
Leveraging Learning Pathways in Your L&D Program
In a previous post, we discussed the concept of learning pathways and sequential activities, often coming from multiple sources used to develop skills and behaviors. Learning pathways can be far more effective than a jumble of one-off training sessions due to the ability to create structure, organization, continuity, and escalating difficulty in the material within […]
Tech Layoffs May Offer Opportunities for Other Employers
In recent months, the tech industry has faced a significant upheaval, marked by a series of high-profile layoffs from leading companies such as Microsoft, Salesforce, and Amazon. These layoffs, affecting thousands of skilled professionals, have not only unsettled the tech sector but also sparked a broader conversation about the future of work in an increasingly […]
Should Nonexempts Get Incentive Pay?
Yes, pay for performance applies to all levels of jobs, says consultant Katie M. Busch, but there are some caveats when you offer incentive programs to nonexempts. Variable pay is a powerful communicator of values and directions and changing business needs, says Busch. However, with nonexempt employees, it is particularly important that: The amount of […]
HR Works Podcast: How Women Leaders Can Overcome ‘Subtle’ Workplace Barriers
EPISODE 24 For years, HR managers have been working to eliminate discrimination against women in the workplace. And, not to suggest that that’s no longer a concern, but today, as women leaders progress in the workplace, they often face more subtle barriers that hold them back from fulfilling their true potential. To help us to […]
Discrimination Against Cancer Survivors
Yesterday’s Advisor explored a recent survey stating that cancer survivors were more likely to be afraid to disclose their situation and that interviewers were less likely to call them back. Today, the conclusion of that survey. Conclusions on Health Conditions, Diversity, and Discrimination In a new study from Rice University and Penn State, researchers make […]
Employers Offer Incentives for Employees to Get Vaccinated
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued guidance about whether employers may offer incentives to employees or their family members to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Although the guidelines are general in nature and don’t provide specific answers about the amount you may offer as an incentive, they do provide some clarity on the do’s […]
Bridging the Gap Between HR and Go-to-Market Teams
Today’s employees are living and working in a much more fluid environment. With flexible work schedules now increasingly common, the traditional 9 to 5 has almost become a thing of the past. But while the recent shift has brought certain benefits, it has also exacerbated many of the problems that already existed before this “new […]
Employee Shift Switching May Pose Multiple Legal Problems
We are a hospital. Our employees often switch shifts or take extra shifts for someone else. They have their own informal system for handling switches and it works—we always have coverage. But I’m worried about compensation issues. They handle their pay as though they had worked their normal shifts, and they take care of paying […]