Onboarding for the Win
Yesterday we looked at some generation-specific considerations for onboarding. Today we’ll look at general considerations.
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Fired for Failing Swimming Test, or For Being 71?
By Kyle Emshwiller A 74-year-old former lifeguard has won an age discrimination suit against Nassau County after he was fired for failing a swim test. While it may seem straightforward to fire a lifeguard for not passing such a test, the man was not too happy considering that teens who failed were allowed to continue […]
Want Productive Employees? Ban E-mail Communication to Start
Look at your e-mail in-box. How many e-mails do you have sitting there, right now, unread? Most likely a bunch, as e-mail communication proves to be one of the fastest ways coworkers can communicate, besides picking up the phone and making a call. But what happens if your company just decides to ban all e-mail […]
Not Sexy, But Important: Look Again at Life Insurance
It isn’t the sexiest benefit on the menu, but life insurance might be the most heroic. Unfortunately, its value is often unappreciated until tragedy strikes.
Don’t Let Them Eat Cake
Office celebrations are a great time for staff to gather and socialize, but could these celebrations also be bad for your health? Civil service workers in the United Kingdom (U.K.) were recently asked to stop bringing in cake for fear it would put other workers in danger, labeling cake a “public health hazard.”
HR Leaders Need Immediate Focus on Mental Health Benefits
The critical nature and status of mental health in the U.S. has become a top concern, and it’s no different in the workplace. Companies can support employees with mental health benefits, including education and training about how employees can access these benefits. HR professionals must be intentional in this training and measure results in employee […]
Why Hybrid Work is Changing the Game
Imagine a workplace that bends to fit your life, not the other way around. That’s what the latest findings from the IWG U.S. HR Leaders & Hybrid Working Report are all about. It’s clear from the data: hybrid work isn’t just a buzzword; it’s reshaping how we think about our jobs and our lives, proving […]
The Daily Danger Zones for Managers and Supervisors
Everyone knows that hiring and firing are big lawsuit danger zones, but often, it’s the every-day, routine situations managers and supervisors mishandle, with expensive and disastrous results. Here are our picks for daily danger situations: Danger Zone #1: Dealing with Requests for Time Off for Work In today’s workplace, a simple request for time off […]
Employers Advised to Stay Up to Date on Legal Trends Affecting Transgender Rights
The Trump administration’s action rescinding guidance to public schools on restroom policies for transgender students sends a different signal than guidance from federal agencies dealing with employment, but the real message for employers is to stay tuned.
The Benefit of (Some) Turnover
Employers, given their preference, would love to keep most employees around indefinitely—to have their top performers spend their entire careers with the company. Not only would that tenure demonstrate dedication and commitment to the company, but it would also reduce the time, effort, and cost of recruiting and onboarding new staff and help retain institutional […]