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The Unknown Cost of Conflict in the Workplace

Pollack Peacebuilding

While the study is from 2008 and costs may have changed since, the results are staggering. This can attribute to chronic absenteeism and attrition, upping the ante on recruiting training costs. Harassment. The Cost of Conflict in the Workplace. The Actual Cost. found that U.S. employees spend 2.8 Poor Morale. Poor Morale.

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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. Another white coworker joined the crew as a foreman in 2008. Another white coworker joined the crew as a foreman in 2008. His employer denied the allegations. What Happened.

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3 Steps to Protect Information While Leveraging Social Media

HR Daily Advisor

The number of companies maintaining a corporate presence on social media rose from 34% in 2008 to 77% in 2013 according to SHRM Survey Findings: Social Networking Website and Recruiting/Selection. According to the survey, social media is primarily used to attract passive job candidates, but, according to Brian R. Garrison , Esq.—partner

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Most Important Developments for 6/12

GetFive

Unlike other crises, such as 9/11 or the Great Recession in 2008, COVID’s crucible is the fight against an invisible and insidious enemy, a pathogen that promises to wax and wane for an indeterminate time. Many leaders are thinking broadly about how to meet the return-to-work challenge.

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What Is GINA?

HR Daily Advisor

GINA stands for the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and it’s enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). It strives to protect individuals from discrimination based on genetic information. It strives to protect individuals from discrimination based on genetic information. Termination.

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History of Diversity and Inclusion Policies in the Workplace

Kazoo

People in these groups have always faced great difficulties in the workplace, including racism, a lack of needed accommodations for physical/mental conditions, sexual harassment, lower wages, and barriers to better opportunities. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock // Getty Images. by Tai Gooden. Over the past 100 years, the U.S.

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EEOC Updates “Know Your Rights” Poster

Zenefits

Over the years, the federal government has enacted a series of anti-discrimination laws, which prohibit discrimination against job applicants and employees. You must also display the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster, prepared by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Employer coverage.