When applying for any positions, every applicant should be able to expect courteous treatment by the interviewer or HR manager put in charge of hiring. An unfortunate incident occurred recently in the Seattle area, which was a textbook example of the kind of communications that no HR professional should ever send to any job applicant. In …
There is a bit of an art to filling an open position at any company. It takes know-how and strength to recruit, find and assist in hiring those workers. Unfortunately, however, many companies view important positions that are the basic infrastructure within an organization such as IT, HR and accounting, and legal departments for example, …
Throughout every sector of business, diversity is an issue. Increasing diversity as well as offering equitable pay is on the mind of both companies and their employees more than ever before. According to a recent article which appeared on the HR Dive website, technology company Yelp’s strategy for increasing the company’s diversity across the board …
Not so long ago, the idea that the workplace was one of civility and politeness was a given. In recent years, however, the exact opposite behavior is rearing its very ugly head. The number of incidents of incivility and downright rudeness has become more prevalent. In an article reported by the Harvard Business Review, and …
Employers are no strangers to having to meet the challenges of workers who need to be on prescription medications. Even though our country is facing serious challenges of increasing numbers of patients becoming addicted to opioid medications, the ADA is clear about the need to make reasonable accommodations for workers’ medical conditions. Meeting those …
The U.S. Department of Labor defines hazard pay as additional compensation for work performed under hazardous conditions that cause extreme physical discomfort and distress that is not alleviated by protective devices. While the federal agency does not require organizations outside of the federal government to pay workers under extreme conditions, it is a requirement that …
Among the earliest recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control in response to the COVID-19 pandemic was to allow workers who could do their jobs remotely from home to be permitted to do so. Other recommendations by the CDC to employers from as early as February included replacing in-person meetings with video or teleconferencing. According …
During the current novel Coronavirus pandemic, businesses around the world have had to find new ways of adapting to the crisis. In a recent article appearing on the Forbes Magazine website, Dr. Timothy J. Giardino has a few ideas for how HR professionals can help their organizations and workers to cope. In addition to following …
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting almost every sector of our society, particularly those in the health care field. Despite warnings being issued by medical experts and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), some healthcare workers are refusing to report to work because of inadequate health protections. According to a story appearing in the Washington Post, …
Earlier this month, a federal judge ruled that a set of guidelines set by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has to lead to fewer visas being approved and a large number of rejections by the agency. According to the H.R. Dive website, a guidance memo from 2010 had led to the policy, resulting …
During the current pandemic surrounding the Coronavirus or Covid-19, employers have been rushing to figure out how to continue doing business. Many US companies are allowing most, if not all, of their workers to telecommute from home to lessen the chance of infection and to keep operating as well as they can under the circumstances. …
Employers are encouraging workers to cut down their screen time may be at least part of the equation in increasing communication skills, collaboration, and creativity in the workplace. According to a recent article appearing on the Human Resources Director website, Friday, March 6th, marked a global Day of Unplugging. Workers were encouraged to give themselves …
It should come as no surprise to anyone that the current employment market is coming up short when it comes to talent. The shortage is indicative of a shift in culture and expectations between employers and prospective employees. According to HR Dive’s Valerie Bolden-Barret, the ManPower Group released a study last month in which 2,000 …
The votes are in and NetPEO is a winner! The honorees for the Best of Gwinnett 2019 list have been announced. Duluth-based NetPEO is sharing the top honor in the Employment agency category. The Best of Gwinnett Gwinnett is the second-most populous county in Georgia. North of Atlanta, Gwinnett is home to over 900,000 people …
News of the Corona Virus or COVID-19 has been making headlines all around the world. Since its outbreak in Wuhan, China, and it’s rapid spread in other places around the world, government and business leaders around the world are concerned about how to keep people well and how it will affect the overall global economy. …
According to a report released earlier this week by the Everest Group, the threat that Intelligent automation, or IA, poses to workers is highly exaggerated, and organizations should not view it as a means to reduce their headcount. HR Dive’s Valerie Bolden-Barrett reports, the uses of IA can see a marked increase in productivity and …
It’s no secret that big data is taking a bigger role in the current workforce. According to the latest data released within the LinkedIn Global Talent Trend Report, HR professionals who have a skillset will find themselves in demand more than ever. Human Resources Director reported on its website that the LinkedIn report indicates the …
Linkedin recently conducted a study on HR trends and found that the desire to change employee experience and reduce both attrition and job-hopping is on the minds of more than 90% of HR professionals who participated. Patrick Thibodeau at TechTarget.com reported that LinkedIn’s annual Global Talent Trends report indicated that 94% of those surveyed felt …
When they were first created, electronic cigarettes were promoted as an easy, healthy way to eventually quit smoking. Last year, however, an outbreak of lung injuries and deaths linked to the smoking devices had caused both officials and employers to take a closer look, not only banning traditional cigarettes but also vaping products and devices …
For new and existing small or mid-sized businesses managing payroll can be a bit of a challenge. While many have opted to either handle payroll themselves or by hiring a payroll processor, more businesses are beginning to turn to the services that a professional employer organization or PEO offers in handling payroll and taxes for …
Because many workers are putting off retirement, today, there are currently five generations in the workforce. According to a story recently appearing on the Benefits Pro website, that means that everyone, from the newest hire, all the way up to the C-Suite and even …
Medical privacy issues are once again in the news as Apple recently announced they would be offering free genetic screenings for its employees. HR Dive’s Ryan Golden reports the tech giant made the announcement saying that in partnership with Color Genomics, it will begin offering genetic testing at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. Apple employees …
It’s the time of year when many organizations host their annual holiday parties. Such events can actually end up being a great team-building event where people get a chance to be themselves outside of the workplace environment. On the other hand, they can also have potentially disastrous outcomes if someone has a bit too much …
Most companies claim that on-the-job safety is an important priority. According to a recent report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), however, in 2018, the number of work-related fatalities (5,250) rose 2% over those of 2017 (5,147). According to an article appearing on the HR Dive website, the marked increase in on-the-job …
Almost everyone is aware of how invaluable and affirming work culture and team building can be in the workforce. Among the many benefits, team building offers improved cohesion, communication, and gets employees to work together in collaboration. According to HR Technologist Community Contributor Candice Dedmon, there are some additional benefits that have shown themselves among …
