Can mild teasing result in a hostile work environment? In the case of one Croatian employee, yes. Here’s how the 11th Circuit weighed in on the issue. Mocking, rude behavior Rajko Dugandzic worked for Nike when he began to have issues with his direct supervisor. Dugandzic’s manager would frequently mock his accent in front of […]
Posted on May 5th, 2020 by admin
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Unlike an Alabama district court, an appeals court couldn’t see the difference between injured workers who couldn’t lift more than 20 pounds and a pregnant worker who couldn’t lift 50, since none of them could meet the requirement to lift 100 pounds. So it told the district court to take up the case again and […]
Posted on May 2nd, 2020 by admin
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As the COVID-19 pandemic takes it toll on the economy, many companies will struggle to respond. Role changes will likely be forced on some, and leadership roles can be some of the most difficult and costly positions to fill and then, secure. Typically, hiring teams have poured a substantial amount of time and resources into […]
Posted on May 1st, 2020 by admin
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The coronavirus pandemic has forced us to halt life and business as we know it, resulting in a massive amount of Americans losing their jobs. And if you find yourself in the unfortunate position of needing to lay off some of your workforce, it’s even more important than usual to do this as kindly and […]
Posted on April 30th, 2020 by admin
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It is not a secret that HR is plays an important role in the success of any organization, as better organizational performance translates to more profit. It is for this very reason that employee managers have tried different ways to push the capabilities of their human resources. Today, we are going to look at some […]
Posted on April 29th, 2020 by admin
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One of the biggest challenges employers face when it comes to having a remote workforce is cultivating a sense of belonging and inclusivity. In other words, keeping your remote employees engaged. Even under normal working conditions, cultivating a positive culture is a special challenge. But remote work can add an additional layer of complexity because […]
Posted on April 28th, 2020 by admin
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On March 9, as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic grew clear, we made a plan to close Homes.com’s four locations. We had a week to prepare 40% of our staff to work from home full-time. That meant making sure they had all necessary equipment and access to any training they’d need on using that […]
Posted on April 26th, 2020 by admin
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Often, one or two offhand comments can be enough to establish discrimination. But in this case, an employee’s firing was due entirely to poor performance, and not their manager’s discriminatory comments. Failed to meet PIP requirements Carl Castetter worked for Dollar General when he was diagnosed with cancer. He claimed his manager “mocked and demeaned” […]
Posted on April 25th, 2020 by admin
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During this global pandemic, people are anxious and concerned, not only about their health, but the future of their jobs. And they’re looking to you to reassure them. To make things more complicated, you have so much on your plate right now, it can be easy to let communicating with your team fall by the […]
Posted on April 24th, 2020 by admin
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Not everyone can work from home during the coronavirus pandemic. Some employees must be onsite, and their employers are responsible for keeping them safe. “Many (employers) can’t implement remote work for all of their employees due to the lack of available infrastructure, the physical nature of some … roles or union contracts,” said Deborah Alvord, […]
Posted on April 23rd, 2020 by admin
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