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2015 has seen some dramatic changes in the business landscape, and the importance of an employer’s brand has become more important than ever. Studies are showing that top talent today want to work for a company they trust and believe in—but not much has been said about what organizations are actually doing to capitalize on […]
by Mark I. Schickman San Francisco’s new Retail Workers’ Bill of Rights is set to be implemented July 1, meaning many retail employers will have new obligations that go beyond areas that have previously been regulated. The new law covers any retail establishment with 20 or more workers that shares a “formula” with at least […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, consultant Bridget Miller provided tips for employers regarding the ergonomic conditions of the workplace; today, more considerations for businesses, including questions to ask while conducting an ergonomic assessment.
In yesterday’s Advisor, consultant Bridget Miller provided tips for employers regarding the ergonomic conditions of the workplace; today, more considerations for businesses, including questions to ask while conducting an ergonomic assessment.
While ergonomics is frequently delegated to the realm of safety professionals, it can be a great focus for HR as well—reduced absenteeism, increased productivity, and healthier employees are all benefits. Business consultant Bridget Miller has some ergonomics tips for employers.
Yesterday’s Advisor talked about hackers and your organization’s vulnerabilities. Today, more from Certified Ethical Hacker Daniel Nelson.
A ruling in a closely watched religious discrimination case means employers may be liable for discrimination if they base employment decisions on an applicant’s suspected religious practices even in situations, such as the one in this case, in which the applicant hasn’t directly disclosed a need for a religious accommodation. On June 1, the U.S. […]
Employers are not required to grant an employee’s desired accommodation, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has confirmed. Instead, they need only provide one that is effective. The court reached that conclusion in Noll v. IBM, No. 13-4096-cv (2nd Cir. May 21, 2015) when it determined that IBM had accommodated a deaf employee by […]
Daniel Nelson, Armstrong Teasdale partner and Certified Ethical Hacker, shares insights about vulnerabilities all companies face.
Increases. Budgets. Bonuses. Variable Pay. Compensation is never a simple issue, but it’s an important cornerstone of employee engagement and satisfaction, as well as talent acquisition. What’s happening with pay budgets and variable pay in the real world? What are your competitors up to? Help us find out!