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One of the primary functions of a Human Resources department is to be aware of and ensure compliance with a wide range of laws and regulations involving workplace conduct, such as sexual harassment and various forms of discrimination.
In a previous post, we reviewed a new approach to the process of terminating employees as discussed in an article for Harvard Business Review by David Siegel, who says he’s led three businesses, managed thousands of employees, and overseen hundreds of terminations.
Aside from some movie-character sadist bosses, few, if any, employers enjoy firing anyone. Obviously, however, it has to be done from time to time.
Companies struggle enough with their day-to-day and long-term business challenges. But for many industries, compliance with laws and regulations creates yet another layer of complication.
Did you know that one-fifth of Americans recently reported that they work in a hostile environment? And disturbingly, that may not be as surprising to discover in the wake of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements.
Subsidized work and training programs have been around for a few decades and offer many benefits to employers and employees. Employers receive reimbursements from the government (i.e., grants, loans, etc.) for some of the wages they pay employees who enroll in their subsidized programs, and employees gain employment and training.
Many employers think that they need to offer things like table tennis in large and custom-designed breakrooms, organic juice bars, bring-your-dog-to-work days, and free lunch every other day—especially when it comes to hiring younger employees—to retain employees and keep them happy.
There’s little doubt that the Internet has greatly contributed to workplace efficiency and productivity over the last couple decades. E-mail has made real-time, written communication far easier than ever before, and new technologies have provided the ability to share computer screens and hold virtual face-to-face meetings—not to mention the ability to conduct research without sifting […]
As adults, there are often relatively few opportunities to connect with someone on a romantic level. The bar scene certainly has its drawbacks, and you’re not in a high school or college classroom every day with people your age. It’s not surprising then that many people end up finding love in the office.
In a previous post, we discussed some of the most common causes of employee discipline in the workplace. Obviously, both managers/HR and employees want to avoid employee discipline. It’s not comfortable for anyone involved. But sometimes it’s necessary in order to maintain company standards, rules, and policies.