The Supreme Court is currently mulling over one of the most basic questions in today’s workplace: Who fits the legal definition of “supervisor”? The high court’s ruling could have a substantial impact on employee discrimination lawsuits. Here’s why: Under the law, an employer is liable for the behavior of a supervisor who’s guilty of discrimination […]
Posted on November 30th, 2012 by admin
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CyberMonday may have come and gone, but brace yourself: At least half of your employees plan to shop online during work hours between now and Christmas. According to a recent survey from CareerBuilder, 49% of employees said they’d be doing their shopping from their desks this year. That’s on par with the last several years, […]
Posted on November 29th, 2012 by admin
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Before your company hires a potential employee, you should employ a few common pre-employment screens to verify information. Background checks are the most requested employment verification service. They will typically allow an employer to verify previous education, employment, credit report and civil records. Background check service companies specialize in distinctive fields, so make sure you […]
Posted on November 28th, 2012 by admin
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No one likes listening to someone complain all the time, but mindlessly agreeing with a whiner is not the way to go. Here are a handful of tips of dealing with people who seemingly live to complain, courtesy of Chrissy Scivicque on Forbes.com: Choose your response carefully. What most complainers are looking for is acknowledgement […]
Posted on November 27th, 2012 by admin
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Marijuana use — either medicinal or recreational — is now or will shortly become legal in over one-third of U.S. states. So: What do the recent changes in marijuana legislation mean for you and your company? Earlier this month, two states — Colorado and Washington– voted to legalize recreational marijuana use. The number of states […]
Posted on November 26th, 2012 by admin
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Many employers have taken a pro-active approach to helping employees deal with drug and alcohol problems. A recent case out of New Jersey clarifies just how far companies can go in setting protocols for ensuring that workers stay on the straight and narrow. The case, which came before the Appellate Division of the Superior Court […]
Posted on November 25th, 2012 by admin
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It’s not every day that flying animals that lived almost 150 million years ago play a prominent role in a gender discrimination case. Here are the details of the case: Nancy Barnette worked as a driver for FedEx. In 2004, she was issued a “Performance Reminder” after getting into two preventable accidents within a 12-month […]
Posted on November 24th, 2012 by admin
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HR leaders hear lots of talk about “getting a seat at the table” among the leadership functions of an organization. But what does it really mean? Simply put, CEOs are demanding a more strategic approach in managing today’s workforce needs, as well as in planning for future needs. As an HR leader, you take ownership […]
Posted on November 23rd, 2012 by admin
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Good news: A new court ruling reiterates that employees can’t take leave to prevent themselves from being fired. ‘The witch is dead’ Here are the details of the case: Wendy Barnett was a registered nurse at Aultman Hospital. When Barnett heard her manager, whom she had described as “abusive,” was being fired, she immediately fired […]
Posted on November 22nd, 2012 by admin
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Download this kit to learn everything you need to know about managing your workforce. The New American Workplace Research Kit brings together the latest in information, coverage of important developments, and expert commentary to help with your workforce solutions. This kit includes The New American Workplace Summary eBook that normally is $8.50. The U.S. government’s […]
Posted on November 21st, 2012 by admin
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