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Ebola may be grabbing headlines, but it’s the old familiar flu that’s more likely to cause headaches and chills for employers this winter. Flu.gov reports that nearly 111 million workdays are lost as a result of flu each season. That puts the tab at approximately $7 billion per year in sick days and lost productivity. […]
November is American Diabetes Month, so this is the perfect time to talk with your managers and supervisors about accommodations for diabetic employees. Accommodations for employees with diabetes are usually small, easy to accomplish, and require little or no cost to the employer. Potential ADA Accommodations for Daily Diabetic Care Here are several examples […]
Employees with diabetes are covered by the ADA. There is no dispute that diabetes is a diagnosed physical impairment that limits a major life activity and thus meets the ADA definition of disability. (Major life activities include the functioning of major bodily systems like the endocrine system; diabetes, by definition, substantially limits the endocrine […]
SPECIAL from HR Tech Las Vegas Among the interesting offerings at HR Tech, held recently in Las Vegas, was an informative panel discussion that offered real-world problems and solutions from three respected HR leaders.
SPECIAL from HR Tech Las Vegas During an informative panel discussion at HR Tech Las Vegas, three HR experts offered real-world problems and solutions.
by Mark Flora Recently, I realized that my desk was covered with recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decisions (and articles about those decisions) I needed to review. The problem is, the Board is intruding into nonunion workplaces with such ferocity that it is impossible to keep up. The self-described Rip Van Winkle of government […]
Many companies with employees in a variety of locations across the country are relying on technology to deliver training. According to an American Society for Training & Development (ASTD, now known as Association for Talent Development (ATD)) “State of the Industry” report, companies are using a record level of e-learning, and ATD predicts that number […]
Yesterday’s Advisor presented Attorney John Nahajzer’s advice for employers fulfilling I-9 duties for remote employees with local notaries. Today, alternatives to notaries.
Although technology-based training is becoming increasingly popular, training experts agree that it will never completely replace classroom training. At present, an overwhelming number of companies continue to use classroom training alongside an increasing amount of technology-based training, such as e-learning and computer-based training. Today, there is an array of techniques, methods, activities, and training aids […]
Speaking about his unique recognition programs, Yum! Brands Chairman and CEO David Novak says, “Soft stuff gets hard results.” He ought to know, as he’s in charge of recognizing 1.4 million associates in more than 40,000 KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell restaurants in 125 countries.