Religious discrimination claims are not among the most numerous types of complaints. In fact, they comprise only a small portion of claims brought before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. But actual numbers can be deceiving because trends tell a different story. The trends show that religious discrimination claims are growing rapidly, faster than those for… Read more »
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Rehiring Former Employees
There is a phenomenon in human resources that is much more common today than in the past because of the changing nature of the workforce. It is the situation that occurs when a worker who has left a company reapplies to that company some time later. There is even a name for these people –… Read more »
How to do Holiday Greeting Cards
Christmas is fast approaching. It’s time to get out those Christmas cards to your clients, customers, employees and other business partners. Sending cards is an opportunity to cement business relationships and show your appreciation. But to do that effectively, you need to give a little thought to the cards you choose. Here are some tips…. Read more »
How to Get More from Your Day
Are you having trouble finding enough time to get things done? Are you having difficulty accomplishing what you need to – and more importantly, the things that are most meaningful to you? If so, here are a few ideas to help you get the most from your day. 1. Shift your day In other words,… Read more »
How Employee Loyalty is Changing
Although companies say they value loyalty, surveys are showing that loyalty among workers is dropping, and that the decline is part of a longer term trend. What Surveys Show More than half of managers polled recently said their employers are not as loyal as they were five years ago, according to a survey by the… Read more »
Alternatives to Arbitration in Labor Disputes
When hiring a new employee, many companies today ask that he or she sign an arbitration agreement. This agreement stipulates that the employee and the company submit to an arbitration process if the employee brings any legal action against the employer. Many employers see this as a way to more quickly and cheaply resolve disputes… Read more »
How to Improve Financial Wellness Programs
Some companies offer financial wellness programs for their employees. But these kinds of programs usually focus on planning for retirement and how to invest in order to get the most from your money. The problem is that many employees really are not concerned that much about retirement. They have more immediate financial concerns. So, if… Read more »
Should You Include a Salary Range in Job Descriptions?
There are different opinions about the advisability of including a salary range in a job description, or going with something more vague, like “depends on experience.” But there is mounting evidence to show that including a salary range is actually a good idea, while there is not a lot of support for excluding it. You… Read more »
How Standing Increases Productivity
An office innovation that has been gaining some attention is the standing desk. They are supposed to be better for your health, and the research appears to back that up. Standing desks help you to burn more calories. They also improve a person’s attention and cognitive processes. A new study has shown that they may… Read more »
Misconceptions About Contingent Workers
Many companies now rely on contingent workers more than ever. And the trend toward using contingent labor is likely to continue. But these workers are not employees of the companies they work for. They may be employees of a staffing agency or working as a contract employee for a specified period of time. This situation… Read more »