Step-by-Step: How to Design an Effective Mentorship Program (Part 2)
[Part 1 of this article appeared in the previous issue.] Here are four more steps to take when designing an effective mentorship program.
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Nepotism and Its Dangers in the Workplace
Workers who are the most innovative or productive or those who possess visionary leadership are inevitably propelled to the top. That’s the image many of us have of the workplace. In reality, the practice of favoring and promoting relatives or paramours, more commonly known as nepotism, is widely practiced in companies large and small across […]
Supply and Demand, How It Can Help HR
Supply Chain Management doesn’t seem like an HR issue, but the experts Lucia Erwin and Jack Tootson say it has a lot to teach human resources.
Understanding Employees with Bipolar Disorder
It may seem like an easy decision to fire an employee who is disruptive at work, shows up late or not at all, and keeps coworkers on edge all the time. It’s also an easy decision for an employer to go to great lengths to hold on to an employee who is talented, creative, passionate, […]
Chronic Conditions—Frustrating, Annoying? Yes, But You Must Accommodate
One of the most challenging tasks in HR is dealing with lifelong illnesses or chronic conditions under the FMLA and ADA. But you have no choice, says Attorney Patricia Eyres. What Is a Chronic Condition? What is a “Chronic Condition” for purposes of leaves, accommodations, and performance management? Eyres says that it is a disease […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Workplace Documentation
As many of you know, proper documentation is critical in almost every aspect of managing your employees. In litigation, documentation can mean the difference between a defense verdict and a multimillion-dollar jury award.
Diversity Training Exercise 2: True or False?
Before having trainees take the following True-False quiz, inform participants that although there are no specific laws or regulations that require workplace diversity, diversity is at least in part about equal opportunity, and provisions of the following federal fair employment laws should be kept in mind: Age Discrimination in Employment Act Americans with Disabilities Act […]
European Employment Law 101: Employment At-Will Is Truly a Foreign Concept
European employment laws differ significantly from U.S. employment laws. One of the biggest conceptual differences is the unique U.S. employment at-will doctrine—which does not exist in European employment law. Naturally, understanding this difference (among many others) is especially important when dealing with the European Union and its member states. Many U.S. employers have made mistakes […]
Can a Person Go to Jail for Harassment?
In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented HR tips from So Sue Me, Jackass, a new book by Amy Epstein Feldman and Robin Epstein. Today, we’ll get their take on sexual harassment, and take a look at a lawsuit preventer—the HR audit. Feldman is a nationally syndicated legal correspondent and general counsel of the Judge Group, Inc. […]
Ask the Expert: Can Employees Complete Personal Administrative Tasks Off the Clock?
Question: Can we ask a new hourly employee to complete paperwork in advance of orientation (W-4, Direct Deposit form, etc.) and not pay them for that time? What about if employees complete annual enrollment benefit paperwork at home on their own time? Or logging in to a time and attendance software system remotely to request […]