Tag: employer

September 16, 2019

A learning management system (LMS) is a technology used by employers to manage employee training and development. An LMS is multifunctional, serving as a training repository, a reporting outlet, and a self-service portal, as well as assisting in employee development. […]

August 28, 2019

Checking references is typically seen as something we do as a matter of course as part of the hiring process. Some employers do so before making a final offer, while many make an offer and make it contingent upon the […]

July 2, 2019

When employees expect to retire versus when employers expect workers to retire can be two very different plans that often translate into a reality neither party imagined. But there are ways employers can help employees get closer to meeting their […]

June 10, 2019

As I stared at the half-full 200-count bottle of gummy vitamins sitting in front of my computer monitor, I read a recent Time Magazine article that examined whether the supplements actually “work.” Unfortunately, the short answer is “no.” Fortunately, I […]

December 5, 2018

Many organizations have wellness programs aimed at getting their employees healthy. But what about the air at work? Today we are going to take a detailed look at how indoor air quality is regulated. The federal government has long recognized […]

September 19, 2018

Why do some people end up earning so much more than others? According to research, workers with higher education levels and more professional experience have higher salaries. But there’s more to it than that. Two workers with an identical education […]

July 17, 2018

Typically, a candidate screening process starts with reviewing applications and résumés and deciding which ones are qualified and which are not. It progresses to further narrowing the list (if there are enough qualified candidates) and then contacting the qualified candidates […]

July 13, 2018

Randstad just released a report exploring the relationship between job satisfaction and an employer’s use of digital tools for employee development and support. Based on responses from more than 800 C-suite leaders and department heads, as well as nearly 3,000 […]

July 13, 2018

No employer wants to end up with a toxic workplace culture. Negativity spreads, and it can drive employees away quickly. A positive workplace culture, on the other hand, is associated with higher productivity and reduced turnover—a real win-win. Changing the […]

June 20, 2018

Recent presidential politics, combined with employee social media use, create a potential minefield for private-sector employers. In many respects, the law in this area still is in its nascent stages, but developments are rapidly occurring. Infamous Bicyclist’s Lawsuit Enter Juli […]

June 14, 2018

Never before has the Equal Pay Act (EPA) gotten so much attention. In fact, “pay equity” has become a term that every employer must understand. That’s because courts have begun examining the meaning of pay equity under the EPA, and […]

June 11, 2018

Recent research from Paychex shows that employees want to be empowered. Workers expect their employer to provide them with a high level of employee self-service. This includes things like allowing them to independently complete various HR related tasks. A complementary […]

June 7, 2018

No one wants to feel fooled. No one wants to feel as though he or she was taken advantage of. If candidates make it through the recruitment process with false pretenses, it can feel like you’ve been duped. Worse, if […]

May 31, 2018

The opioid epidemic is affecting workplaces across the country. Because opioids can be lawfully prescribed (but are increasingly abused), employers must tread carefully when taking adverse action against opioid users to avoid running afoul of the Americans with Disabilities Act […]

May 14, 2018

Employees who are under financial stress can have a negative impact on an employer in many ways. They may show up to work distracted, for example, which could mean they’re less productive or more likely to make mistakes. They may […]

April 12, 2018

Employee benefits and retirement plans must comply with various laws and regulations to maintain their tax-qualified status. Some errors that can cause a plan to lose its tax-qualified status may occur in the underlying plan document.More commonly, the error will […]

April 5, 2018

Recruiting during a time of talent shortfalls can be daunting. During these times, it’s imperative to not be doing things that will scare off those who are interested; there are fewer applicants for any given job opening right now, so […]

March 20, 2018

A semiconductor company hired a 33-year-old accounting manager not long before it terminated its 59-year-old financial administrator as part of a reduction in force (RIF). The administrator sued, claiming unlawful age discrimination. The trial court granted the company’s motion for […]

March 2, 2018

In a recent case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, an employer was reminded that lawsuits brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can be especially costly because they often involve claims asserted by […]

March 1, 2018

Millennials. This mysterious new generation of employees scares HR managers, because their values seem hectic – to say the least. This generation has been more loved and pampered than all previous generations. Every milestone was marked with celebrations and praise. […]