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The ripple effects of the COVID-19 crisis continue to increase as the unemployment rate rises to levels we haven’t seen since the Great Depression.
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Maryland’s Sexual Harassment Reporting Law Takes Effect October 1
Maryland’s new law designed to prevent employers from asking employees to waive their future right to report sexual harassment is set to go into effect on October 1.
Tips for Hosting Learning Labs in the Workplace
Yesterday’s post covered the benefits of hosting a learning lab in the workplace, as well as a few critical elements that it should have. Below are some tips for hosting a successful learning lab at your own organization.
Hardest Challenges in Leave Management? Survey Says …
When survey participants were asked to describe their biggest challenge regarding employee leave, FMLA and recordkeeping tied as the biggest problem area with 20% each, followed closely by scheduling with 16%. Employee abuse of leave is a problem for 10% and consistent application is an issue for 7%. A lucky 4% have no or very […]
Legal Hiring in 2019: What Managers Need to Know
The start of a new year is a great time to hire new legal staff. If you’re like many law firms and corporate legal departments in the United States, that’s good news, as litigation and other specialty areas are driving organizations into hiring mode in the beginning of 2019.
The Role of HR in Managing AI and Mitigating Bias
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the workplace, particularly in recruitment and management. HR professionals are at the forefront of integrating these technologies while ensuring that their organizations remain compliant with the evolving legal landscape. While the adoption of AI promises to enhance HR efficiency, it also introduces potential risks, including bias and discrimination. Your role […]
Imagine … Leadership!
The vast majority of articles on leadership are directed at leaders themselves. But what does good leadership look like through the eyes of those being led? For a moment, put yourself in their place.
How to Personalize Your Training and Development Initiatives This Year
In a recent post, we covered four reasons why you’ll want to personalize your learning and development initiatives this year. This post will cover how you can personalize your training and development initiatives this year.
Making Your Managers Manage—Never-Ending Comp Challenge
One thing’s sure—when things go South, you’re going to catch the heat. Some of the most common problems: Performance Appraisals and Compensation Since performance appraisals are tied to compensation in most organizations, there’s a strong temptation for managers to “game the system.” They want certain people to get certain raises, so they manipulate the ratings […]
10 Tips for Creating an Onboarding Checklist for New Hires
Your company just made a new hire? Congratulations to you and your new employee(s). Whether you’ve made one or two hires or are conducting a mass-hiring campaign, there are a lot of moving pieces involved with onboarding new hires. As many HR personnel will tell you, the hiring process isn’t over when the acceptance call […]