Manager Training: The Importance of Being Open to Criticism
While there may be some masochistic gluttons for punishment out there, in general, it’s safe to say that nobody...
Category: HR Daily Adviser
The Open Question of Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of...
Mental Health Means Everyone, Not Just the Mentally Disabled
In a recent episode of HR Works Podcast, we addressed the serious issue of mental health with expert Eric...
NLRB Seeks Opinions on How Far Protection for Foul Language at Work Should Go
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) request for input on protection for employees who engage in profane and offensive...
The Growing Importance of the Employee Experience
In a recent survey conducted by Expedia, it was found that 74% of Americans prioritize experiences over products. Some...
EEOC Rejects ‘Boys Will Be Boys’ Excuse for Same-Sex Harassment on Construction Site
Atlas Electrical Construction, Inc., a New Mexico electrical contracting company, has agreed to pay $195,000 to settle a sexual...
How to Attract and Hire Young Talent
A hungry-to-learn, tech-savvy workforce is taking over, and these workers already make up 35% of the workforce. But there...
7 Types of Recruiting AI That Will Speed Up Your Hiring Process
A candidate-driven market means jobseekers are in the driver’s seat when choosing where and when they work. To appeal...
How to Personalize Your Onboarding Initiatives for Millennials
Millennials are now the largest generation in the U.S. workforce. And personalized onboarding training is becoming critical to keeping...
Think Twice Before Denying Accommodation Requests from Breastfeeding Employees
The message is clear: Employers cannot treat breastfeeding mothers differently in the workplace. Can I Please Get More Privacy?...
Tips for HR Managers Talking with Executives
HR professionals have worked hard to earn their place in strategic discussions. However, they are often viewed as lesser...
How Should You Address Employees Who ‘Won’t Go Quietly’ When They Quit?
How you leave a job can make a huge impact on how you move forward, but it can also...
Pros and Cons of Allowing Casual Dress at Work
Casual Fridays at work have been around for decades, but recent trends are moving toward more casual attire in...
How to Stop Thinking About Work After Hours
Relaxing properly is essential to maintaining your physical and mental health. (The Japanese actually have their own word, karōshi,...
VP of Employee Success at Reflektive Explains How HR Should Define and Defend Their Role
The Faces of HR column aims to acquaint our readers with various types of HR professionals and the many...
Why You Should Train Employees on Time Management
When employees are strapped for time, it’s easy for them to disregard long-term projects and goals and focus entirely...
California Employers Get More Time to Comply With New Harassment Training Law
California employers will have more time to get newly mandated sexual harassment training programs going, now that Governor Gavin...
6 Traits Your Managers Must Have
Research continues to show that good employees leave bad managers, not necessarily bad roles or bad companies. Unfortunately, however,...
If Managers Don’t Become Coaches, We Will Fail People’s Careers
These days, we keep hearing about the disengaged workforce and the struggle to retain talent. Coupled with that, Millennials...
How to Comply With Conflicting Certification Requirements Under FMLA and CFRA
California employers must comply with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act...