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Federal law requires many employers to track applicant demographic data and report it to the federal government. Reporting may be imposed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), for example. But what about employers that aren’t required to track demographic data? Here are some considerations.
Performance appraisals may be time-consuming and something few people enjoy, but they are worth the effort from a legal and an HR perspective, says Attorney Tom Makris.. Makris, senior counsel at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, and Rhoma Young of the HR consulting firm Rhoma Young & Associates offered tips for ensuring that performance appraisals are […]
By BLR Founder and CEO Bob Brady Most companies consider the end-of-year performance appraisal the crucial one. But BLR’s CEO advances a different idea. I experienced a “duh” moment a while attending the 6th Annual NY HR Week. Gary Koca, vice president of GRA, Inc., Silver Spring, Maryland, was speaking on the (ever-engaging) topic, “Performance […]
A growing number of businesses now require job applicants to take a personality test as part of the hiring process. The tests may include the Myers-Briggs or the DISK assessment, which are both designed to measure certain personality traits. From a legal perspective, the tests are permissible in most cases, but there are a few […]
Personnel records are typically kept for employees, but what about independent contractors? What type of information should be kept on file to prove independent contractor status?
In some organizations and for some people, the prospect of training another employee to do what they do can be intimidating. For others, it can be empowering.
Most of us know what great coaching looks like: The person being coached learns, develops, and performs at a higher level. But what do great coaches look like?
by Jennifer Suich Frank and Samuel D. Kerr Q One of our employees went to a holistic healer who isn’t a certified healthcare practitioner, and he advised her that she needs a week off work. He won’t write her a doctor’s excuse and will only speak to someone via telephone. Our attendance policy states that missing […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has created much uncertainty in the employment sector. One issue employers are facing is how to handle paid time off (PTO) payouts.
Pay-for-performance systems are not one-size-fits-all. While the general steps to implementation might be similar, the details will differ. Company size is one of the primary factors that will determine how the implementation will proceed.