Training Not Enough to Overcome Implicit Bias
If you’ve been following the news lately, you probably know that Starbucks has been in the spotlight—and not for its 2018 limited edition white chocolate mocha.
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CMV Drivers and Their Daily Logs
The real core of the daily log is the grid. The grid is divided into 15-minute increments, with midnight, noon, and each hour labeled. Make sure that your CMV drivers know that they must note: Each change of duty status on the grid. The name of the town and state for each change of duty […]
Right Now, Hackers Are Interacting with Your Employees—Are They Prepared?
Imagine a scenario in which an employee clicks a link in an e-mail and costs his or her employer $600,000. Unfortunately, this situation does not require one’s imagination. This is exactly what happened in Riviera Beach, Florida, when an employee clicked a link in an e-mail, and the government was crippled by a ransomware attack. […]
What Is the Employee Retention Tax Credit?
Most of us have heard of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which came with an over $2 trillion price tag and included provisions for economic impact payments (aka stimulus checks) for individuals, assistance for state and local governments, and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan options for small businesses. What not everyone […]
What HR Managers Should Be Most Proud Of
HR has made a huge contribution toward adding diversity in the workplace. Here’s what we can do to keep a good thing going. By BLR Founder and Publisher Bob Brady If my generation of HR managers has anything to be really proud of and thankful for in this Thanksgiving week, it’s bringing diversity to the […]
Living the dream
Litigation Value: None. I think The Office gods have been reading my blog entries and decided they’d give me an hour-long episode with very few legal issues. In last night’s episode, three main characters made significant career moves. Dwight received the manager promotion, Andy quit his job to pursue fame, and Jim decided to stay […]
Businesses to Increase Use of Robotics and Contingent Workers in 2017, says Report
Businesses are increasingly using robotics in the workplace and a contingent workforce to become more agile and flexible in the changing economy, according to the 2017 Talent Trends Report released by Randstad Sourceright.
It’s August and the office is freezing: Why is that and what should HR do?
The dog days of summer generally aren’t known for temperatures that bring on bouts of shivering—unless you’re among the many who work in office buildings that are not so much air-conditioned as they are refrigerated. Office thermostat wars can be an issue year-round, but a recent study hitting the news gives freezing workers more ammunition […]
7 Strategies to Build a Resilient Talent Ecosystem for the Great Reskilling
Human resources (HR) leaders are deeply familiar with the Great Resignation and the millions of individuals who quit their jobs over the past few years. However, it is likely that many aren’t as aware of an equally important development known as the Great Reskilling. This momentous transformation represents the growing desire among employees for roles that […]
4 Keys to Effective Equity-Informed Policies
A growing number of organizations have begun to view diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as an important investment in their long-term success. We have seen an unprecedented number of equity commitments from industry-leading organizations. From public statements to community initiatives, companies are pouring dollars and hours into DEI. These efforts are commendable, but they aren’t […]