Tag: human resources

Train Managers and Supervisors to Manage Change

It’s often said that change is the only constant in life, but change at an organization can be met with resistance, dismissal, or fear on the part of employees. Training can help managers and supervisors identify issues that make employees apathetic to change and can make it easier for these employees to absorb change.

New EEOC Wellness Program Rules: GINA

In yesterday’s Advisor, BLR® Senior Legal Editor Joan Farrell, JD, explained new rules for wellness programs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Today Farrell discusses additional rules for wellness programs under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).

Keep Employees’ Identity Safe and Boost Productivity

Data and identity theft have become big problems in the modern, interconnected business world. With tips on educating employees on the risk (while nurturing productivity at the same time), we present an article by Matt Cullina, CEO of IDT911, a global provider of identity management and data risk services.

Social Media Training Shouldn’t Be Ignored

In yesterday’s Advisor, Francine Esposito, Esq., partner at Day Pitney LLP, discussed the challenge of managing employees’ use of social media and the consequences of taking improper actions. Today, Esposito elaborates on a different set of consequences: those that arise from not taking any action at all on the issue of social media.

Social Media Training—The Challenges and the Consequences

By Francine Esposito, Esq. Managing employees’ social media use can be very tricky, but the modern employer cannot afford to ignore the challenge. In today’s Advisor, Francine Esposito, Esq., partner at Day Pitney LLP, elaborates on some of the challenges that surround social media management and training, along with the consequences of taking improper actions.

Onboarding Compliance with State Regs—More Steps for Success

In yesterday’s Advisor, guest columnist Julia Bailey, senior director of product management for Equifax Workforce Solutions, discussed the issue of regulatory compliance in the onboarding process and the first two of her six steps to success. Today, Bailey provides the final four steps of effective—and compliant—onboarding.

Onboarding Regulations—Steps for Success

Onboarding new hires—it’s the first step in training the next generation of workers that will help shape your company’s future. There are regulations that guide the process, however, and employers need to know the facts. Today, we discuss how to achieve compliance with state regulations in an article by Julia Bailey, senior director of product […]

Stay Interviews—Asking the Right Questions

In yesterday’s Advisor, Erin Pappo, client services director for Camden Consulting Group, discussed the value of stay interviews to organizations. Today, Pappo reveals 10 questions to ask in a stay interview and how to use the feedback effectively.