When work stress escalates to the level of a chronic mental health issue, the UN health agency says, it becomes employee burnout and hurts employee’s ability to do their jobs. Everyone gets stressed at work once in a while, but a couple of productive days or a relaxed weekend is usually enough to move past […]
Posted on May 30th, 2019 by admin
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US businesses are struggling to keep track of employee absences, and it’s costing them big in productivity, revenue and legal fees. And it’s only getting worse. Recent stats from The Standard’s Absence and Disability Readiness Index show a growing need for HR and training managers to get out front and develop programs and policies that […]
Posted on May 29th, 2019 by admin
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There really is no sure-fire way to deliver bad news to your entire staff. Some experts suggest you dish it out easy, in small increments, to soften the blow. Others says just rip off the Band Aid and be done with it. The owners of a Pennsylvania custom cabinet factory took the ripped Band Aid […]
Posted on May 25th, 2019 by admin
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How can employers make sure that a prospective hire will be willing to take a job at a salary you consider fair before you spend everyone’s time interviewing? That puzzle is getting even harder to solve in the nearly 30 cities and states that have banned employers from asking prospects about their salary history. And […]
Posted on May 24th, 2019 by admin
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McDonald’s and a number of its franchisees face allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation in complaints filed this week. The 25 workers allege they were subjected to unwanted physical contact and other harassment while working at McDonald’s restaurants. Some say they were retaliated against for complaining to their employers. The Fight for $15 activist group […]
Posted on May 23rd, 2019 by admin
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For a job seeker, having an employee referral from someone already working at a company is always a valuable leg up. But that’s a 2-way street. Employers’ talent acquisition efforts also benefit when a trusted employee can vouch for an applicant’s skills. Or highlight desired skills where a potential hire may be lacking. Professional networking […]
Posted on May 22nd, 2019 by admin
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For a job seeker, having an employee referral from someone already working at a company is always a valuable leg up. But that’s a 2-way street. Employers’ talent acquisition efforts also benefit when a trusted employee can vouch for an applicant’s skills. Or highlight desired skills where a potential hire may be lacking. Professional networking […]
Posted on May 21st, 2019 by admin
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Here’s a good reason to dust off that employee handbook and re-familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of your policies. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently reviewed an employer’s handbook and issued memoranda, offering guidance on the legality of certain policies. What’s lawful, what’s not While not an official ruling from the NLRB, […]
Posted on May 18th, 2019 by admin
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Performance reviews are a stressful event for both managers and employees. They can range from awkward conversations to pointless feedback to ugly HR nightmares. And a bad review system doesn’t just hurt employee performance. It can have serious consequences for morale and turnover too. Studies show that after a performance review one in five employees report being […]
Posted on May 17th, 2019 by admin
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It’s almost intern season – when college students are out for the summer and look to build their resume. You’ll recall that last year, the DOL dropped its strict “six-factor test” for determining whether an intern qualifies as an employee entitled to at least minimum wage and overtime pay, under the FLSA. Under this test, […]
Posted on May 16th, 2019 by admin
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