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Harassment and discrimination issues are flooding the news. What we do not hear as much about, however, is the massive impact harassment in the workplace can have on businesses. Businesses compete for both employees and customers. Employees have options, and they are no longer willing to work in organizations that allow harassment, discrimination or bullying. Here are six steps to get you on the right path. Define Harassment. MORE
Some people mistakenly believe that harassment is necessarily associated with intimate harassment. So, the concept of harassment is close to the term “bullying”. Harassment can destroy their personality and family life, it can even lead to suicide. MORE
For any business to be successful, its employees must have the skills necessary to perform their jobs at a high level. And in order to have those skills, training is imperative. What is training needs analysis? When should training needs analysis happen? MORE
On four separate occasions in the last month, a coworker has come into work completely spaced out. They talk in circles, don’t pick up on normal social clues and are a distraction to others on the work floor. The team started noticing but was not sure how to react or how to escalate it. At the same time, it doesn’t seem right that our team would know the medication cause of our coworkers very obvious impairment, but keep that from our management. MORE
month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. My boss wants us to all share our mental health needs – at every meeting. Thanks so much for your thoughtful advice and response to my letter, and to that of the commenters. I was responsible for running most of the meetings over the summer and I kept them short and focused on work. Did I want to be a manager at my organization? MORE
Roughly six decades ago, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was instituted as part of the U.S. Title VIII of this Act prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on color, race, religion, pregnancy status, HIV/AIDS status, citizenship, the nation of origin, or sex. MORE
Ongoing and recurring training are vital types of training that contributes to the success of the business. You run the risk of having poor-performing employees and face liabilities if you do not offer consistent ongoing and recurring training. MORE
When news broke earlier this month that McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook had been dismissed for having a consensual romantic relationship with a woman at work, it sounded like another #MeToo moment. But in the days after the termination , details emerged showing that the fast food company had prepared in advance to handle relationships between C-suite executives and subordinates. In June 2017, Jennifer reported to Formosa Plastics that John was sexually harassing her. MORE
When crafting guidance or new regulation some consideration needs to be given to the size of the targeted company. In a great post on her blog, attorney Robin Shea talked about the new EEOC guidance on sexual harassment that was just released. You have until February 9 th to let the EEOC know what you think about it. You need to read Robin’s blog post on some comments she has about the new guidance. Training guidance. MORE
We all have them – people in the office who you simply can’t stand to work with. They’re the people you literally run away from at the water cooler. But the thing is, eventually you’ll have to deal with them and it’s easier to do this if you know what “type of jerk” they are and how best to address their issues. Here’s a list of 15 jerks at the office I think you’re most likely to encounter. MORE
Last week Gyrus Systems earned a “Top 10” award from Talented Learning in the “ Best Employee Compliance LMS ” category. Gyrus Systems is pleased to have our efforts recognized by a well-respected organization like Talented Learning. According to Talented Learning, “ You can’t get away from where LMSs started. Federal and state and local jurisdictions enact training, safety and harassment regulations and then audit for compliance. MORE
Unfortunately, it’s creeping into the workplace, too. In cubicles, offices, conference rooms and around the water cooler, you might witness the following types of behavior by managers and employees: Bullying and intimidation – such as spreading gossip or rumors or excluding or isolating someone socially. Intentionally undermining people – reminding subordinates of their roles and lesser titles in the organization. Fostering Kindness, Respectfulness on the Job. MORE
Maybe it’s a conversation at a networking event or a question from the audience at an HR session. You see, Facebook decided to make a bunch of its workplace policies and training modules publicly available. Here is the harassment policy (which includes an internal FAQ for employees on Facebook’s investigations process that I’m totally going to steal , plagiarize , borrow.). Here is the full managing unconscious bias training module. MORE
The policy-making body of the American Bar Association has adopted a formal resolution that urges legal employers to prohibit, prevent, and promptly redress sexual harassment and retaliation claims. Moreover, to make sure that law-firm leaders are paying close enough attention, Resolution 302 [pdf] also urges that firms adopt measures to ensure that the heads of law firms are informed of the financial settlements of such claims. harassment MORE
The workforce is a diverse place—encompassing many cultures and customs, meaning that your employees may have differing views on hairy topics like sexual harassment. Employees spend a great deal of time together, and friendships and bonds are forged, both in and outside the office. Talking about sexual harassment can be awkward, but not handling it at all can make matters worse. Further, it demonstrates that the company takes these topics seriously. MORE
Learn how to help prevent sexual harassment at your organization with more effective reference checking. Hiring and Recruiting Hiring Efficiencies Quality of Hire Soft Skills all industries behavioral competencies reference checking soft skills MORE
Being able to conduct a training needs analysis is a key tool for any L&D professional. In this article, we will explain what a training needs analysis is, provide a template for conducting this analysis, and give a training needs analysis example. Training. Training. MORE
Here’s an expensive reminder that job applicants — and not just employees — are also protected by the ADA. . The EEOC recently filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against McDonald’s Corp. The Belton McDonald’s had an open position for a cook, and a deaf man, who had prior experience as a cook at another McDonald’s branch, applied. The EEOC claimed the restaurant’s conduct violated the ADA. MORE
Diversity Training in 2021. The importance of diversity training has never been greater than it is now. Today’s workforce is one of the most diverse in our nation’s work history. What is Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Training? Diversity Training Examples. MORE
Working parent discrimination may be the newest legal headache for employers. Working parents with children under 14 constitute about one-third of the workforce, approximately 50 million workers. Researchers are now also examining the long-term effects on female employment as well. MORE
Women’s safety and its issues are discussed and debated all around the globe. Still every year the number of reports on sexual harassment is increasing at an alarming rate. Men and boys, we show our manhood through the way we treat our women. In the past decade, women have progressively earned a higher standard in the workplace. Women are now gaining higher positions and form a big/huge section of any working sector around the globe. MORE
The regular conversations about generations in the workplace raise an issue for candidates, employees, and employers – age bias. I’ve had supervisory positions in the past. Versus competing for a job with people who are fresh out of college? Maybe the age thing is just something in my head? So I asked Jon Hyman, partner in the firm Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis based in Cleveland, Ohio if he would share his knowledge. In the U.S., MORE
Having a clear-cut understanding of the required skills needed to manage human resources helps improve teamwork. Without the influence of a competent HR manager, the team wouldn’t function at its best. MORE
Cross cultural conflict in the workplace can arise when different perceptions around power, resources, and compatibility create competition between individuals or groups. Cross Cultural Conflict in the Workplace. Address the Root Cause. MORE
It’s a brand-new decade, and employment law changes are occurring at a breakneck speed right alongside technological innovation. But it’s important to pay attention: these potential changes affect every aspect of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement. MORE
With workplace harassment claims on the rise, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently recommended practical steps and policies to help employers reduce the number of charges filed. Harassment claims constitute approximately one-third of all charges filed with the EEOC in recent years and can take a devastating toll on employers. The EEOC recently convened a task force to investigate harassment in the workplace. MORE
While selecting an LMS , the most important aspect every user will pay attention to is the features it offers. These features are the core components of the system. The rest of them are looking for those best LMS features that their LMS is currently not providing. MORE
If you were to narrow down the ideal qualities of a CEO to five items, what would you choose to include? Maybe not: for example, according to research published in Harvard Business Review, confidence will make a CEO twice as likely to get hired, but it doesn’t seem to impact how well they do the job. So, if you intend to become a good CEO, or if you’re trying to get even better at your job as the first in command, develop these five important skills. MORE
Today’s headlines are brimming with emotionally-charged topics including racial injustice, protests, sexual harassment and more, making it unrealistic for employers to expect their employees to leave their opinions at the door. Guest host Patrick Antrim , former New York Yankee baseball player and author of 7 Talent Strategies for High Performing Teams , will welcome diversity and inclusion strategist Mary-Frances Winters, Founder and President of The Winters Group, Inc. , MORE
Every state except for Montana follows the “at-will employment” law. This means it is legal to terminate an at-will employee for any reason outside of federal and state law protections without being required to establish cause for termination. . MORE
In a study by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), 71 percent of HR professionals said their company conducts sexual harassment prevention training. adults believe changes need to be made to eliminate sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, with 44 percent saying better sexual harassment training is the key. Why sexual harassment training is broken. Improving the effectiveness of sexual harassment training. MORE
But the death of George Floyd and the surrounding events compelled us to address racism at work. What we can speak to are two questions that keep coming up as we contemplate the many years of oppression and racism that led to this moment. MORE
I do a lot of antiharassment training. In the past, much of my training has followed a relatively standard format explaining that employers can be liable for harassment by supervisors even if employees don’t complain and that supervisors can “aid and abet” a hostile work environment by turning a blind eye to problematic situations. I also point out that the fact that no one has protested a sexually charged atmosphere doesn’t mean it’s not a problem for the employer. MORE
According to one report , the average U.S. According to an analysis by GlassDoor , just the paperwork and administrative parts of onboarding can be costly. For example, let’s say a company hires 50 employees each year, and the recruiter earns $25 an hour and spends 10 hours processing documents. That’s a total of $12,500 spent just on this portion of the process. . Below are some of the benefits of automating onboarding through LMS. Customize Learning. MORE
I came across an article this morning in Forbes called What Are The Top 10 Soft Skills For The Future Of Work? written by Adi Gaskell , a self-identified “Free range human” One of the top 10 skills he discussed was storytelling. He felt that this was particularly important in the technology-laden future. I think storytelling is a key competency and skill. Twice in the past year, I have posted about storytelling. The story is on his website.) MORE
How do you protect your company in the event you go to trial? Maintaining HR documents is an essential step in protecting your company, and yourself, in the event you go to court for civil litigation, criminal charges, or other investigations. In the U.S., Training. MORE
Keeping a pulse on the management, compliance and best practices associated with your most valuable assets – your human resources – is crucial when striving to become an exceptional workplace. As an organization immersed in the field of HR, we find the following five HR trends and best practices impacting the workforce today. Recruiting is the first interaction you have with and the first impression you have on your future employees. Train regularly. MORE
If you were to narrow down the ideal qualities of a CEO to five items, what would you choose to include? Maybe not: for example, according to research published in Harvard Business Review, confidence will make a CEO twice as likely to get hired, but it doesn’t seem to impact how well they do the job. So, if you intend to become a good CEO, or if you’re trying to get even better at your job as the first in command, develop these five important skills. MORE
SkyPrep
JANUARY 16, 2020
Ongoing and recurring training are vital types of training that contributes to the success of the business. You run the risk of having poor-performing employees and face liabilities if you do not offer consistent ongoing and recurring training.
HR Morning
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
In a study by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), 71 percent of HR professionals said their company conducts sexual harassment prevention training. adults believe changes need to be made to eliminate sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, with 44 percent saying better sexual harassment training is the key. Why sexual harassment training is broken. Improving the effectiveness of sexual harassment training.
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Thrive Global
AUGUST 31, 2020
Some people mistakenly believe that harassment is necessarily associated with intimate harassment. So, the concept of harassment is close to the term “bullying”. Harassment can destroy their personality and family life, it can even lead to suicide.
EverFi - HR
APRIL 12, 2021
Diversity Training in 2021. The importance of diversity training has never been greater than it is now. Today’s workforce is one of the most diverse in our nation’s work history. What is Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Training? Diversity Training Examples.
Avilar
JUNE 3, 2020
But the death of George Floyd and the surrounding events compelled us to address racism at work. What we can speak to are two questions that keep coming up as we contemplate the many years of oppression and racism that led to this moment.
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
I do a lot of antiharassment training. In the past, much of my training has followed a relatively standard format explaining that employers can be liable for harassment by supervisors even if employees don’t complain and that supervisors can “aid and abet” a hostile work environment by turning a blind eye to problematic situations. I also point out that the fact that no one has protested a sexually charged atmosphere doesn’t mean it’s not a problem for the employer.
HR Daily Advisor
OCTOBER 2, 2017
With workplace harassment claims on the rise, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently recommended practical steps and policies to help employers reduce the number of charges filed. Harassment claims constitute approximately one-third of all charges filed with the EEOC in recent years and can take a devastating toll on employers. The EEOC recently convened a task force to investigate harassment in the workplace.
The Employer Handbook
DECEMBER 14, 2017
Maybe it’s a conversation at a networking event or a question from the audience at an HR session. You see, Facebook decided to make a bunch of its workplace policies and training modules publicly available. Here is the harassment policy (which includes an internal FAQ for employees on Facebook’s investigations process that I’m totally going to steal , plagiarize , borrow.). Here is the full managing unconscious bias training module.
SkillSurvey
APRIL 19, 2019
Learn how to help prevent sexual harassment at your organization with more effective reference checking. Hiring and Recruiting Hiring Efficiencies Quality of Hire Soft Skills all industries behavioral competencies reference checking soft skills
HR Topics
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Harassment and discrimination issues are flooding the news. What we do not hear as much about, however, is the massive impact harassment in the workplace can have on businesses. Businesses compete for both employees and customers. Employees have options, and they are no longer willing to work in organizations that allow harassment, discrimination or bullying. Here are six steps to get you on the right path. Define Harassment.
Homebase
MARCH 5, 2021
Every state except for Montana follows the “at-will employment” law. This means it is legal to terminate an at-will employee for any reason outside of federal and state law protections without being required to establish cause for termination. .
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PSB
AUGUST 3, 2020
While selecting an LMS , the most important aspect every user will pay attention to is the features it offers. These features are the core components of the system. The rest of them are looking for those best LMS features that their LMS is currently not providing.
Ohio Employer's Law
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
The policy-making body of the American Bar Association has adopted a formal resolution that urges legal employers to prohibit, prevent, and promptly redress sexual harassment and retaliation claims. Moreover, to make sure that law-firm leaders are paying close enough attention, Resolution 302 [pdf] also urges that firms adopt measures to ensure that the heads of law firms are informed of the financial settlements of such claims. harassment
Gyrus
DECEMBER 3, 2015
Last week Gyrus Systems earned a “Top 10” award from Talented Learning in the “ Best Employee Compliance LMS ” category. Gyrus Systems is pleased to have our efforts recognized by a well-respected organization like Talented Learning. According to Talented Learning, “ You can’t get away from where LMSs started. Federal and state and local jurisdictions enact training, safety and harassment regulations and then audit for compliance.
Vantage Circle
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Women’s safety and its issues are discussed and debated all around the globe. Still every year the number of reports on sexual harassment is increasing at an alarming rate. Men and boys, we show our manhood through the way we treat our women. In the past decade, women have progressively earned a higher standard in the workplace. Women are now gaining higher positions and form a big/huge section of any working sector around the globe.
Analytics in HR
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Being able to conduct a training needs analysis is a key tool for any L&D professional. In this article, we will explain what a training needs analysis is, provide a template for conducting this analysis, and give a training needs analysis example. Training. Training.
OmegaHR Solutions
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
I came across an article this morning in Forbes called What Are The Top 10 Soft Skills For The Future Of Work? written by Adi Gaskell , a self-identified “Free range human” One of the top 10 skills he discussed was storytelling. He felt that this was particularly important in the technology-laden future. I think storytelling is a key competency and skill. Twice in the past year, I have posted about storytelling. The story is on his website.)
Business Management Daily
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
When news broke earlier this month that McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook had been dismissed for having a consensual romantic relationship with a woman at work, it sounded like another #MeToo moment. But in the days after the termination , details emerged showing that the fast food company had prepared in advance to handle relationships between C-suite executives and subordinates. In June 2017, Jennifer reported to Formosa Plastics that John was sexually harassing her.
Business Management Daily
JUNE 15, 2020
How do you protect your company in the event you go to trial? Maintaining HR documents is an essential step in protecting your company, and yourself, in the event you go to court for civil litigation, criminal charges, or other investigations. In the U.S., Training.
Workable
OCTOBER 7, 2019
If you were to narrow down the ideal qualities of a CEO to five items, what would you choose to include? Maybe not: for example, according to research published in Harvard Business Review, confidence will make a CEO twice as likely to get hired, but it doesn’t seem to impact how well they do the job. So, if you intend to become a good CEO, or if you’re trying to get even better at your job as the first in command, develop these five important skills.
Workable
OCTOBER 7, 2019
If you were to narrow down the ideal qualities of a CEO to five items, what would you choose to include? Maybe not: for example, according to research published in Harvard Business Review, confidence will make a CEO twice as likely to get hired, but it doesn’t seem to impact how well they do the job. So, if you intend to become a good CEO, or if you’re trying to get even better at your job as the first in command, develop these five important skills.
TalentCulture
DECEMBER 4, 2017
Today’s headlines are brimming with emotionally-charged topics including racial injustice, protests, sexual harassment and more, making it unrealistic for employers to expect their employees to leave their opinions at the door. Guest host Patrick Antrim , former New York Yankee baseball player and author of 7 Talent Strategies for High Performing Teams , will welcome diversity and inclusion strategist Mary-Frances Winters, Founder and President of The Winters Group, Inc. ,
OmegaHR Solutions
JANUARY 17, 2017
When crafting guidance or new regulation some consideration needs to be given to the size of the targeted company. In a great post on her blog, attorney Robin Shea talked about the new EEOC guidance on sexual harassment that was just released. You have until February 9 th to let the EEOC know what you think about it. You need to read Robin’s blog post on some comments she has about the new guidance. Training guidance.
Genesis HR Solutions
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
For any business to be successful, its employees must have the skills necessary to perform their jobs at a high level. And in order to have those skills, training is imperative. What is training needs analysis? When should training needs analysis happen?
SkyPrep
MARCH 22, 2018
According to one report , the average U.S. According to an analysis by GlassDoor , just the paperwork and administrative parts of onboarding can be costly. For example, let’s say a company hires 50 employees each year, and the recruiter earns $25 an hour and spends 10 hours processing documents. That’s a total of $12,500 spent just on this portion of the process. . Below are some of the benefits of automating onboarding through LMS. Customize Learning.
HR Morning
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Here’s an expensive reminder that job applicants — and not just employees — are also protected by the ADA. . The EEOC recently filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against McDonald’s Corp. The Belton McDonald’s had an open position for a cook, and a deaf man, who had prior experience as a cook at another McDonald’s branch, applied. The EEOC claimed the restaurant’s conduct violated the ADA.
Business Management Daily
AUGUST 11, 2020
Working parent discrimination may be the newest legal headache for employers. Working parents with children under 14 constitute about one-third of the workforce, approximately 50 million workers. Researchers are now also examining the long-term effects on female employment as well.
Tandem HR
JULY 19, 2018
Keeping a pulse on the management, compliance and best practices associated with your most valuable assets – your human resources – is crucial when striving to become an exceptional workplace. As an organization immersed in the field of HR, we find the following five HR trends and best practices impacting the workforce today. Recruiting is the first interaction you have with and the first impression you have on your future employees. Train regularly.
Ask a Manager
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
On four separate occasions in the last month, a coworker has come into work completely spaced out. They talk in circles, don’t pick up on normal social clues and are a distraction to others on the work floor. The team started noticing but was not sure how to react or how to escalate it. At the same time, it doesn’t seem right that our team would know the medication cause of our coworkers very obvious impairment, but keep that from our management.
TalentCulture
MAY 7, 2015
We all have them – people in the office who you simply can’t stand to work with. They’re the people you literally run away from at the water cooler. But the thing is, eventually you’ll have to deal with them and it’s easier to do this if you know what “type of jerk” they are and how best to address their issues. Here’s a list of 15 jerks at the office I think you’re most likely to encounter.
HR Bartender
MAY 31, 2016
The regular conversations about generations in the workplace raise an issue for candidates, employees, and employers – age bias. I’ve had supervisory positions in the past. Versus competing for a job with people who are fresh out of college? Maybe the age thing is just something in my head? So I asked Jon Hyman, partner in the firm Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis based in Cleveland, Ohio if he would share his knowledge. In the U.S.,
Ask a Manager
DECEMBER 12, 2018
month at Ask a Manager, and all December I’m running updates from people who had their letters here answered in the past. My boss wants us to all share our mental health needs – at every meeting. Thanks so much for your thoughtful advice and response to my letter, and to that of the commenters. I was responsible for running most of the meetings over the summer and I kept them short and focused on work. Did I want to be a manager at my organization?
Get Hppy
APRIL 1, 2021
Having a clear-cut understanding of the required skills needed to manage human resources helps improve teamwork. Without the influence of a competent HR manager, the team wouldn’t function at its best.
SkillSurvey
JANUARY 30, 2017
Unfortunately, it’s creeping into the workplace, too. In cubicles, offices, conference rooms and around the water cooler, you might witness the following types of behavior by managers and employees: Bullying and intimidation – such as spreading gossip or rumors or excluding or isolating someone socially. Intentionally undermining people – reminding subordinates of their roles and lesser titles in the organization. Fostering Kindness, Respectfulness on the Job.
Pollack Peacebuilding
MARCH 12, 2021
Cross cultural conflict in the workplace can arise when different perceptions around power, resources, and compatibility create competition between individuals or groups. Cross Cultural Conflict in the Workplace. Address the Root Cause.
Ultimate Software
DECEMBER 9, 2019
It’s a brand-new decade, and employment law changes are occurring at a breakneck speed right alongside technological innovation. But it’s important to pay attention: these potential changes affect every aspect of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement.
Career Metis
JANUARY 1, 2021
Roughly six decades ago, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was instituted as part of the U.S. Title VIII of this Act prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on color, race, religion, pregnancy status, HIV/AIDS status, citizenship, the nation of origin, or sex.
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