Start-Ups Benefit from Training Mentors
Today’s Advisor reports on a successful corporate mentorship program.
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Supreme Court allows judicial review of EEOC conciliation efforts
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed employers at least a small victory by unanimously ruling that courts are allowed to review the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) conciliation efforts in discrimination cases. On April 29, the Court imposed moderate standards for the conciliation efforts the EEOC is required to make before it files a lawsuit […]
Massachusetts employers need to be ready for new sick leave law before July 1
by Kimberly A. Klimczuk Employers with operations in Massachusetts can finally get a look at proposed regulations concerning the earned sick time law that goes into effect July 1. The new law requires employers with at least 11 employees to provide paid sick leave. Employees will accrue paid sick leave at the rate of one […]
Take These 4 Steps to Build a Learning Culture
In yesterday’s Advisor, we heard from Professor Edward Hess about the importance of developing a learning culture. Today, we get the last two steps for building such a culture, plus Hess’s final thoughts on the topic.
Are You Developing a Learning Organization?
In today’s competitive, rapidly evolving global marketplace, says Professor Edward D. Hess, the only way to develop and sustain a competitive advantage is to create a “learning organization.” In today’s and tomorrow’s Advisors, Hess explains what that means and shares four key points to keep in mind as your company makes the transition.
Get Grant $ for Your Safety Training Program
Today’s Advisor reports on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) annual training grant program.
Recruiting and Retention … How Do You Stack Up? [Survey Results]
Recruiting and retention—top challenges for every organization—and it’s only going to get more challenging through 2015. How do your recruiting practices stack up against what others are doing in today’s war for talent?
EEOC calling for changes to ADA regulations related to wellness programs
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking addressing how employer wellness programs can be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The EEOC announced the proposed rule on April 16, and it was published in the Federal Register on April 20. Members of the public have until […]
Fast-food strikes, NLRB policies take center stage
A day after the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) controversial “quickie election” rule took effect, low-wage workers across the country took to the streets in an effort to boost their pay and join unions. The Fight for $15 campaign, supported by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), set April 15 as the date for the […]
Onboarding and Retention—What’s Working [Survey Results]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented results from our 2014 Recruiting and Retention Survey. Today, more findings from this timely study, including practices for new hires and preferred methods of retention.