Tag: BLR

Ask the Expert: Should We Insist on Certification?

We have an employee who missed 6 days of work due to pneumonia. We sent her the FMLA paperwork however she never returned the Certification of Healthcare Provider. She is back and work. Must we insist that she have the Certification completed or can we say that her leave will be denied under FMLA? She […]

A Perspective on Computer Security

Imagine your local library. Does it remind you of a place that makes use of computer security innovations? Now consider that most modern libraries contain computers that are used for any number of things every day by the public. This service comes with some very serious security concerns. Luckily, we had an opportunity to ask […]

Survey Says: Across Generations, Individual Success and Learning Are Valued

The next generation of workers is already on its way, and high school seniors have already formed some pretty concrete opinions around life in the working world. A new CareerBuilder survey looked at how this next generation’s opinions compare to that of the current workforce, and there are some surprising results. One thing they have […]

Recruiters Say What Sways Them in the Interview

Yesterday’s Advisor offered interesting results of a recently released survey from recruiting technology provider Jobvite®. Today, we present the rest of Jobvite’s results. Referrals The survey reports that 78% of recruiters find their best-quality candidates through referrals. This is up from 60% in 2014. Following along, 41% of recruiters plan to invest more in referrals […]

How to Maintain Useful Telecommuting

Yesterday’s Advisor explored some of the best practices HR can employ to ensure that telecommuting is effective and productive. Today, we present more tips on how to keep your telecommuters functional and aboveboard. Telecommuting is increasingly common in all manner of industries. Making sure that your policies serve both your employees and the company fairly […]

You’re Disciplining Me? Well, I’ve Been Having this Chronic Pain …

In Yesterday’s Advisor, Steven T. Collis, an editor of the Colorado Employment Law Letter, presented the first two of five steps to reduce your risk of a lawsuit when an employee blindsides you with previously undisclosed information (e.g., a medical condition or new complaint of harassment) during a disciplinary meeting. Today, Collis provides the three […]

Keeping Telecommuting Productive and Aboveboard

Telecommuting is quickly growing as a viable means to improve flexibility for employees while reducing costs for employers. If your business opts to allow it, it’s important to think through how best to implement it to ensure the success of the program. Here are some best practices to consider when implementing a telecommuting program in […]

Didn’t Expect This to Come Up at the Disciplinary Meeting … Now What??! 5 Steps for Employers

Disciplinary meetings do not always go as planned. For example, employees sometimes choose this moment to disclose new information that may raise legal concerns. Steven T. Collis, an editor of the Colorado Employment Law Letter, has five steps for employers to reduce lawsuit worries—so ensure your managers are trained appropriately. During and after a disciplinary […]

Study: Among European Nations, Britain Prioritizes Training the Most

A major survey of private-sector companies in Europe has revealed that British managers are the most ambitious when it comes to training their workforces. The study was conducted by the Cegos Group, a worldwide leader in training and development whose “blended learning” approach aims to provide the best learner experience by combining multiple learning formats […]