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Dealing with employees suffering from depression is a delicate topic. The number of people seeking treatment for depression in the U.S. is now 27 million a year, and the CDC notes that the most likely groups to suffer from depression are adults in the 40 to 59 age range. With these statistics, most employers will […]
In the competitive world of business, success is often attributed to a combination of factors like innovative ideas, effective communication, and strong leadership. However, one crucial element that underlies all these factors is the establishment of strong boundaries. Business boundaries are powerful for creating a structured environment where everyone knows their roles, responsibilities, and limitations. […]
by Dan Oswald Today we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Inarguably, he accomplished much during his lifetime, and there certainly are lessons we can learn from his approach to life and leadership. King was a man who developed a followership that numbered in the hundreds of thousands—if not millions—made up of […]
Question: Can we require employees to be at work 15 minutes prior to their normal scheduled start time to ensure they are at and prepared to work when scheduled, while also avoid paying overtime?
Do you use a human resource management system (HRMS)? If not, perhaps you’re wondering whether the benefits are worth the costs. What are the reasons to use an HRMS? What is an HRMS? First, let’s start by outlining what an HRMS is. It is an integrated system providing information used by HR management in decision […]
DEI is an acronym you’ve probably seen a lot lately. It stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. While these concepts aren’t new, they’ve taken on renewed focus for employers that want to proactively ensure everyone feels welcome and safe and is treated fairly in their workplace. This country has a long history of marginalizing entire […]
As rolling blackouts threaten to become more common, many California employers face the thorny issue of how to handle employee pay when the heat or lights go out. Here’s an overview of what you can and can’t do:
Employee discipline is something everyone in any organization wants to avoid. Obviously, discipline is a negative experience for the employee subject to discipline, but it’s also one of the least favorite parts of the job for managers and HR professionals as well.
Certainly, supervisors and managers need to understand your company’s ethics policy and the importance of enforcing it. Train them on your policy, as well as the need to observe the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in the workplace.
Many organizations strive for success by centering their strategies and operations on their customers first, but some experts and research claim that such an approach won’t allow an organization to reach its full potential, especially if its company culture doesn’t focus on its employees and people first.