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Scott Glenn has been involved in the field of human resources (HR) for more than a decade. For our latest Faces of HR profile, we sat down with Scott to discuss how he got his start in the industry, his biggest influences, as well as his “best mistake” and what he learned from it. “My […]
YOU are a seasoned HR pro. YOU understand the difference between Internet slang–omg, imho, lmao–and the Title VII defense of BFOQ. We must discuss the BFOQ exception–bona fide occupational qualification–in the wake of the Abu Dhabi adventures of actress, singer, and ex-Biebs girl Selena Gomez. ICYMI (see what I did there?), a picture surfaced of […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we found “harassment statements we don’t want to hear.” Today, more harassment gems, plus an introduction to a new downloadable anti-harassment essentials kit. “We have a strict ‘no-dating of coworkers’ policy. That avoids harassment claims for sure.” Most experts say, “Good luck with that.” It’s next to impossible to prevent co-worker dating. […]
by David Fortney and H. Juanita Beecher of Fortney & Scott On January 20, 2017, Donald J. Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. Employers have been carefully monitoring the transition to get a sense of how the incoming administration will approach labor and employment issues that affect federal […]
L&D professionals identify the ability to effectively deliver insights on skill gaps as a key priority. However, as the workplace becomes increasingly more digitized it’s important that executives understand the key traits that are critical for leadership to succeed. According to research from Randstad US, executives must develop new leadership capabilities in order to successfully […]
The U.S. economy is the strongest it’s been in decades, but American small business employees are facing a dilemma when it comes to saving for their futures.
While shocks like COVID-19 and the current economic crisis are immensely destructive, they can also lead to healthy realignments of values and creative solutions to old problems. For example, as millions of employees have dealt with dramatic changes in how they work over the past 2 years, they’ve reassessed what they want from employers. The […]
Onboarding is key to any HR unit. It’s a critical time in an employee’s early development and sets the stage for the rest of his or her time with your organization. Just as with meeting a new person, first impressions matter.
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid work has become a defining feature of the modern workplace, particularly in the tech industry. And while there has been a high-profile back and forth between workers and employers over remote work, a recent survey by the International Workplace Group reveals that a staggering nine in ten […]
For many employees, there’s nothing like a week in the mountains to spend time with their family and recharge—especially when the vacation is on the company’s tab. For nearly half a century, Freese and Nichols, Inc., (www.freese.com) has owned a cabin in Red River, New Mexico, and made it available to employees to use for […]