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The Feds are always on the lookout for administrative, civil, and criminal infractions. However, Attorney Christine D. Mehfoud says an organization needn’t worry as long as it has an effective compliance program supported by thorough internal investigations. Is your company prepared?
While segmenting employee populations by generation is “old hat” at this point, the rise of the latest cohort, Generation Z, requires a new focus. Gen Z (individuals born after 1997) makes up more than one-fifth (21%) of the world’s working-age population and is expected to grow to 30% of the U.S. workforce by 2030. At […]
Generational stereotypes at work are pretty common. For example, the thinking sometimes goes that older workers are more loyal to their jobs than younger workers or that younger workers are lazy and don’t make good managers.
Whenever you discharge an employee over age 40, you leave yourself open to a potential age discrimination lawsuit. And a new federal appeals court ruling demonstrates that your risk is higher—and the potential damages even greater—if the employee is a long-term worker close to retirement.
Should you jump on the bandwagon of unlimited vacation? It’s touted as a good way to reward employees without increasing costs. However, it’s not without its pitfalls, says attorney Christina Gomez. The concept of unlimited vacation is very simple: Employees can take vacation, personal, and sick time (anything that would fit into a paid time […]
A recent survey by professional services firm PwC, in partnership with the London School of Economics, finds a significant intergenerational difference of opinion when it comes to fair pay and what constitutes ethical behavior around pay, with the younger population wanting stronger protection for the less well-off, compared to the older generation who are more […]
As businesses attempt to navigate the post-COVID-19 landscape, one issue of concern is the possibility of claims for alleged exposure to the contagion being filed by both customers and employees. The concerns have been complicated by the often conflicting guidance or requirements placed on businesses by local, state, and federal governments or agencies.
North America is currently facing a retention epidemic. Organizations are constantly searching for solutions to keep their best and brightest employees on board. In recent years, they’ve even gotten creative with free lunches, smoothie bars, and yoga rooms.
TikTok is home to many viral video trends, including “day in the life” and “story time” videos. “Day in the life” videos frequently contain short, collected clips of a user’s day with music, text, or voice-overs explaining their day-to-day roles (and possibly their workplace). For example, a “day in the life” video may feature an […]
Need a better strategy for onboarding new people leaders in your organization? Dr. Chrissy Roth-Francis, Director of Talent Development at LinkedIn, can tell you how it’s done. But to understand her approach, it’s important to know Roth-Francis’ background. Roth-Francis worked in higher education for 12 years before joining LinkedIn in 2018, and throughout her career, […]