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Pandemic discrimination: remind staff of policies

Business Management Daily

A website tracking harassment of Asian-Americans documented 650 incidents in the first eight days it operated. Asian-Americans have become the target of harassment and racist vitriol as the COVID-19 pandemic has swept across the country. As during that period, employers may face similar episodes in the workplace.

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Lineman Claims His Overtime, Training Opportunities Were Derailed On Basis of Race

HR Daily Advisor

An African-American railroad worker alleged that he was denied overtime and certain training due to race discrimination. In 1997, Amtrak hired “Luke” as a signal helper and then promoted him in 2001 to lineman in the company’s Electric Traction Department. His employer denied the allegations. What Happened.

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What is the Key to Employee Retention?

Abel HR

million Americans quit their job EACH MONTH in 2008—marking the highest rate of turnover since the oh-so-fun recession of 2001, according to a recent report from the National Bureau of Labor Statistics. Topping that list, rather surprisingly, was the concept of continued learning. A staggering 3.5 So how can Abel HR help?

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We stand with France; we stand against discrimination

Ohio Employer's Law

And, in the aftermath of 9/11, discrimination against Muslims and Arabs increased by 250 percent. From the EEOC : In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the U.S. Unfortunately, more than ten years later, this type of discrimination continues. We experienced it 15 years ago in New York City.

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A Shifting Landscape of Workplace Challenges

EverFi - HR

As organizations review and re-review their remote work, health and safety, and diversity and inclusion policies and practices, navigating the complex legal landscape related to accommodations, harassment, and discrimination–all while supporting a positive workplace culture–is crucial. Employee mental health.

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Understanding and preventing incivility at work

Business Management Daily

A 2001 workplace study by Cortina, Magley, Williams, and Langhout establishes some of the most prominent impacts workers feel when mistreated by their employers, with negative outcomes affecting everything from the quality of their work to their physical and mental health. Were you ever treated rudely by a cashier?

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Ultimate HR Calendar 2023: Key Dates (+How To Celebrate Them)

Vantage Circle

Set up a mini challenge for National Hobby Month where you ask your team to dedicate an hour of every workday to a hobby and show it off at the end of the month. As an HR professional, starting the new year by finding, curating, and planning for the upcoming events in the coming months is a not-so-fun start. National Hobby Month.