Work Toward Ensuring Workplace Harmony
Yesterday’s Advisor featured steps from coach Akshay Nanavati on how to end the cycle of conflict in your workplace and foster workplace harmony. Today, Nanavati shares more tips for conflict resolution.
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A Fresh Look at a Proven Method of Recruitment: Newspaper Advertising
Before the internet, companies that wanted to reach job seekers posted ads in newspapers. Today, many companies continue to rely on newspaper advertising for employee recruitment, although the focus has changed.
OSHA Proposes December 1 for Electronic Submission of 300As
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a proposed rule to delay the date by which certain employers are required to submit their completed 300A form electronically from July 1 to December 1, 2017. The Agency is proposing the extension to allow the Trump administration an opportunity to review the requirements of the rule […]
J.P. Morgan’s Leave Policy Discriminates Against Dads, Complaint Says
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and a father employed by J.P. Morgan Chase have filed a complaint against the company, alleging that its parental leave policy discriminates against dads.
DOL Releases Draft Model Form for MHPAEA Disclosure Requests
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a draft model form for plan participants and others to use when asking group health plans to explain their limits on mental health coverage.
U.S. Employees Give Senior Leadership Low Marks, Willis Towers Watson Research Reveals
U.S. employees give their senior leadership low marks on key aspects of people management, including the ability to develop future leaders, evoke trust and confidence, and demonstrate sincere interest in employees’ well-being, according to research from Willis Towers Watson—a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company. Employees, however, give their immediate managers higher grades, although […]
Trends in Communications Industry Show Companies Slow to Adopt New Technologies
The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and theEMPLOYEEapp by APPrise Mobile has released findings from a new study on technology usage by the Communications Industry. The report is based on a survey of more than 600 communications professionals and reveals that while companies have embraced social media as an effective way to connect with […]
HSA or HRA: Key Differences, Benefits, And Employer Trends
United Benefit Advisors (UBA) says that more than one-third (35.1%) of all health plans offered employees a way to help pay their out-of-pocket expenses in 2016, through either a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). Employers and employees reap benefits from both kinds of plans, but in different ways. Understanding key differences can help you make the right decision for your company.
Ending the Cycle of Conflict
In any situation involving two or more people (including in the workplace), there is the potential for conflict. Career coach Akshay Nanavati says that conflict is cyclical, but it’s always possible for coworkers to break the cycle and work together productively.
Summertime vacation fun: reviewing your PTO policy
by Jeffrey M. Cropp Summer is upon us. The kids are out of school, and your employees are taking time off for vacation. As a result, it’s a good time to take stock of your vacation policy and how it’s being implemented. This article addresses various issues associated with vacation policies. I need that in […]