Workers generally feel that they need to be able to go to someone in the workplace for ‘safe space’. It is especially important when that worker feels that there are unresolved issues between themselves and a manager. Harassment cases are just one example where these spaces are necessary. In an article that appeared on the USA …
Having someone to talk to who has empathy and an always-ready listening ear is important to almost everyone. Most of us rely on close friends or a family member to fill that role. According to a recent article appearing on the Human Resources Online website, having someone like at work like a “Mom” can also …
Today’s constantly changing marketplace has many employers asking themselves how they can change to best suit their customers while also creating an environment where workers feel personally vested and involved. It has been proved that the best places to work are those where workers feel personally involved in the overall success of the company. In …
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against A&E Tire over claims of discrimination against a potential applicant for his gender identity. According to a story by HR Dive’s Lisa Burden appearing on its website, the company has agreed to settle the case for $60,000 and a letter of apology to Egan Woodward, …
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, …
