The exit interview is a long-time staple of HR departments. But an increasing number of companies large and small are ending the practice of asking departing workers to sit down for a final interview. The concept seems sound. You can take the opportunity to hear unvarnished opinions about what your company or team does well […]
Posted on December 28th, 2018 by admin
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Sure, no one’s boss is perfect, and complaining about a manager’s incompetence has always been an employee’s favorite pastime. But some bosses set themselves apart from all the rest in their horribleness. And to properly honor those managers that really go the extra mile, employment law attorney Jon Hyman, author of Ohio Employer Law Blog, […]
Posted on December 22nd, 2018 by admin
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A healthcare company found out that the cost of complying with federal disability accommodation and discrimination laws is likely lower than what they’ll end up paying for violating them. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, Family HealthCare used its rigid leave policies and practices as justification to deny reasonable accommodations to disabled and/or pregnant employees. By […]
Posted on December 21st, 2018 by admin
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What if there was a way to help your employees repay their student loans and increase your company’s retention rates? Because student loan debt is so important to younger employees, companies that offer relief in this area will have a big leg up on the competition and will likely be able to bolster dwindling retention […]
Posted on December 15th, 2018 by admin
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Every employer wants to have a strong company culture where workers feel happy and comfortable and are ready to work each day. And the secret to achieving that? Trust. A recent study from Harvard Business Review found those who work in a high-trust environment have 74% less stress than those who don’t. Some other benefits […]
Posted on December 13th, 2018 by admin
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Here come the holiday gatherings, a chance to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, let the folks know you appreciate all their hard work … and do your best to keep a lid on things as the party rolls along. First the good news. According to a recent survey conducted by Chicago-based ad agency Third Coast Digital, […]
Posted on December 9th, 2018 by admin
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Every HR pro’s been here before: You find a candidate with all the right qualifications, only to have them slip away right before closing the deal. After having done your best to woo them and offer a strong salary, you can be left scratching your head, wondering what you could’ve done differently. Changing strategies Most […]
Posted on December 8th, 2018 by admin
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While only publicly-held companies are required by law to have a formal code of conduct, every organization – no matter the size – should give creating and maintaining this document top priority. A code of conduct commits an organization to complying with applicable laws, which is certainly critical. Almost equally important, however, it describes the […]
Posted on December 6th, 2018 by admin
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The list is growing of companies that now have bring your dog to work “paw-licies.” Is yours next? Google, Zappos and Amazon are some big companies that are pet-friendly, but smaller businesses are going to the dogs too, adding to the now 7% of employers that permit pets. ‘Ruff’ day? Take your dog to work […]
Posted on December 1st, 2018 by admin
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