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How the ‘at-will’ myth can leave employers exposed

HR Morning

The vast majority of states operate under the “at-will” doctrine of employment, which gives both employers and employees the right to terminate a working relationship at any time, for any reason – or for no reason at all. But misunderstandings about the at-will doctrine often gives supervisors a false sense of security: “Hey, we’re operating on an at-will basis here.

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What Employers Need To Know About Marijuana Legalization

HR C-Suite

As with many laws in the United States, the regulations regarding the use of marijuana, both for recreational and medical purposes, are rapidly evolving. The prohibition of cannabis began in the United States in 1911, when lawmakers in Massachusetts declared that a medical prescription was needed to purchase the drug. Many states quickly followed suit […].

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Are you ready for intern season?

HR Morning

It’s almost intern season – when college students are out for the summer and look to build their resume. You’ll recall that last year, the DOL dropped its strict “six-factor test” for determining whether an intern qualifies as an employee entitled to at least minimum wage and overtime pay, under the FLSA. Under this test, the DOL considered all interns to be employees unless each of the very specific factors in the test were met.

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How to Hire for Cultural Fit and Retain 86% of Employees

TalentLyft

Retention starts with hiring ! By learning how to hire for the cultural fit you can prevent your existing employees from jumping ship and build a high-retention environment from scratch. Read More.

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6 Strategies to Navigate Social Determinants of Health for a Better Workplace

In today’s dynamic work landscape, where the lines between personal and professional life blur, understanding the intricate interplay between social determinants of health (SDoH) and emotional wellbeing is paramount. Employers must acknowledge that the whole person comes to work and every aspect of a person’s personal and professional life, especially their mental health, comes with them.

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New Feature Launch: Engagedly Introduces Engagedly Academy!

Engagedly

Engagedly Launches Engagedly Academy For Its Users : This feature focuses on creating awareness about the HR industry trends and its best practices and familiarizes its users with Engagedly’s HR philosophy. Engagedly has introduced a new feature […].

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HRA or HSA? Which account is it? 

Benefit Resource Inc.

HRA or HSA? It seems like a simple enough question. But, Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) prove to be a little mind boggling for people. Many people overlook the key benefits, or confuse HRAs and HSAs with FSAs. For the most part, people tend to understand Medical FSAs. With a Medical FSA, you make an election.

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#SHRM19 Speaker Spotlight: Q&A with Tim Sackett – The Future of HR Technology: How it Will Impact You and Your Organization

SHRM

I’m not sure how you introduce a well-known Talent Acquisition Guru like Tim Sackett! I’ve been following Tim for quite some time now and have enjoyed reading his book, The Talent Fix: A Leader’s Guide to Recruiting Great Talent. I’m excited to see Tim speak at the 2019 SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition next month in Las Vegas. I interviewed Tim because he has a dynamic voice that gets you thinking about the.

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my boss told me to be friendlier to my ex-BFF, interviewer seemed uninterested in me from the start, and more

Ask a Manager

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. 1. My boss told me to be friendlier to my ex-BFF. I work in a tiny company (three people, including me) that rents office space from a slightly larger small company (15-20 people). I sit on a four-person desk in an open plan office with three of the other company’s employees. Recently, the other firm has hired someone I used to be very close friends with.

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In battle of PGA v. ADA, golfer John Daly gets an accommodation

HR Morning

Turns out even the PGA (the Professional Golfers Association) falls under the auspices of the ADA (the Americans with Disabilities Act), which apparently offers no mulligans the second time around. According to the published reports, pro golfer John Daly has been granted permission by the PGA to ride in a cart during competition in this week’s PGA Championship at Bethpage Black, on Long Island, NY. .

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Here Are the HR Trends to Watch in 2024 + Plus Advice for Driving Impact!

The pressure is on to create a positive onboarding experience. Plus, a sub-par onboarding process can domino into other concerns such as low performance, burnout (for you and new hires), and retention challenges. Our 2024 State of HR report will give you a realistic picture of the HR landscape and tips to onboarding effectively in the year to come.

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Tips to Improve Your Employer Brand

New to HR

Employer branding is a term referring to how potential employees see your company in terms of being a place to work. For years, employers were somewhat in the driver’s seat when it came to hiring because unemployment was stubbornly high. The post Tips to Improve Your Employer Brand appeared first on New To HR.

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#SHRM19 Speaker Spotlight: Building an Army of One as an HR Department of One with Melanie Booher and Colleen Pfaller

SHRM

HR Departments of One (HRDOO’s) don’t want to miss this 2019 SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition (#SHRM19) session, " Building and Army of One as an HR Department of One " with Colleen D. Pfaller , Founder/Talent partner , A Slice of HR and Melanie D. Booher , Chief People officer , MB Consulting It's no secret that HR has big-time expectations, and this is amplified when you are the solo HR professional (#HRDOO) for your entire organization.

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Case Study On Booking.com

Vantage Circle

Founded in 1996 , in Amsterdam, Booking.com is a travel e-commerce company. No, it's not an ordinary one, it's one of the biggest in the world. Built on data-driven innovation, they have the world’s largest collection of incredible places to stay in. They offer more than 28,000,000 total listings in 229 countries and territories worldwide. Challenges faced by Booking.com.

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Undercover Boss

Working Girl

Are you an undercover boss wondering what employees really think about you? Check out these helpful tips from Starkiller Base Commander Kylo Ren as he shares his personal journey to connect with his employees.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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The 6 Phrases For Better Communication Skills

Forbes Leadership Strategy

As a Leadership and Culture Coach, I help clients use the most effective words to get the result they want with others. My father was skilled at human relations, and I found the below “course” digging through my late father’s belongings. Here’s the shortest course you’ll find in Human Relations.

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5 ways talent management software can eliminate performance review mistakes

HR Morning

Performance reviews are a stressful event for both managers and employees. They can range from awkward conversations to pointless feedback to ugly HR nightmares. And a bad review system doesn’t just hurt employee performance. It can have serious consequences for morale and turnover too. Studies show that after a performance review one in five employees report being so upset they cried, while one in three immediately start looking for a new job.

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Inspiring Women in Food: Overcoming Challenges, Finding Success

Forbes Leadership Strategy

As women are celebrated around the world this month, it is important to highlight the strength and courage women show in the face of adversity. This article is focused on sharing the story of two strong and inspiring women who found success after facing some of life most difficult challenges.

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Star Employees: How to Keep Overachievers Shining at Work

A Slice of HR

"To be successful, the first thing to do is fall in love with your work." ~ Sister Mary Lauretta After that incredible Oscar duet by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, I had to jump right on the bandwagon and watch A Star is Born.* The chemistry was undeniable. The choreography was perfection. The filming flawless. Everyone was abuzz about the electricity between these two — were they really in love?

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The Rules Do Apply: Navigating HR Compliance

Speaker: Ann Meyers Piccirillo

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming.

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To Build Your Career Success, Build Your Influence. Here's How.

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Influence is a key factor in your career success no matter what role you're in. To build your influence, focus on honing a killer brand and nurturing a strong network.

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Star Employees: How to Keep Overachievers Shining at Work

A Slice of HR

"To be successful, the first thing to do is fall in love with your work." ~ Sister Mary Lauretta. After that incredible Oscar duet by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, I had to jump right on the bandwagon and watch A Star is Born.*. The chemistry was undeniable. The choreography was perfection. The filming flawless. Everyone was abuzz about the electricity between these two — were they really in love?

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Mothers Are Leaders. So Mothers Must Tell Stories!

Forbes Leadership Strategy

As a leadership storyteller, I help leaders build relationships, credibility and impact via stories. That includes leaders’ impact and relationships at home, where many of us are raising up the next generation of leaders.

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Star Employees: How to Keep Overachievers Shining at Work

A Slice of HR

"To be successful, the first thing to do is fall in love with your work." ~ Sister Mary Lauretta After that incredible Oscar duet by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, I had to jump right on the bandwagon and watch A Star is Born.* The chemistry was undeniable. The choreography was perfection. The filming flawless. Everyone was abuzz about the electricity between these two — were they really in love?

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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Why Breaking Up Facebook Doesn't Solve Our Most Pressing Social Media Problem

Forbes Leadership Strategy

This week, Chris Hughes, a co-founder of Facebook, delivered a dramatic and dire diagnosis of threats his former company poses to our society. Much of his assessment is accurate and troubling but it does not solve the threat of disinformation.

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Star Employees: How to Keep Overachievers Shining at Work

A Slice of HR

, "To be successful, the first thing to do is fall in love with your work." , ~ Sister Mary Lauretta. After. The chemistry was undeniable. The choreography was perfection. The filming flawless. Everyone was abuzz about the electricity between these two — were they really in love? Or was this just a reflection of a lot of hard work? My HR instinct told me that this is the kind of magic that can happen when people do their jobs with passion, determination and experience.

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How Work-Life Employee Benefits Can Actually Save You Money

Forbes Leadership Strategy

Work-family conflict can result in a high turnover rate in your business. Work-life employee benefits mean healthier, more productive, and happier employees.

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5 Corporate Responsibility Trends A Successful Company Should Invest Into

6Q

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is one of the basic preconditions for the successful functioning of a business. It’s a concept that reflects company values : by definition, CSR is a self-regulating business model that helps a company be socially accountable — to itself, its stakeholders, and the public. As such, the CSR strategy has multiplicative effects and impacts companies on numerous levels.

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Automate Your Onboarding Process In 7 Steps

Efficient employee onboarding is more than a warm welcome—it's a catalyst for business growth. Automated onboarding transforms new hires into productive team members faster, fostering long-term satisfaction and talent retention. For HR, automation means replacing inefficient manual processes with streamlined, cost-effective operations. Our eBook reveals how automating employee onboarding delivers these benefits, reducing HR challenges and elevating new employee readiness.