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the thief and the hero, the crockpot discrimination, and other stories of potlucks at work

Ask a Manager

This post, the thief and the hero, the crockpot discrimination, and other stories of potlucks at work , was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager. Here are 12 more of my favorite stories you shared about potlucks and other food gatherings at work earlier this month. Crockpot discrimination. The cook-off.

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What’s Keeping HR Up at Night in 2020?

HRExecutive

leader of Career Business at Mercer, points to the 3.5% jobless rate, which encourages job hopping; employers’ increased need for specific skills, especially those involving digitization of work; and the challenge of improving employee productivity, which requires a blended mix of new skills and institutional knowledge.

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Best Time for Peak Productivity? Monday Mornings

HRWatchdog

Right now, your employees are most likely at peak productivity since Monday and Tuesday mornings are the best time for employees to get a lot of work done, according to a new survey from staffing firm Accountemps. After Wednesday (20 percent), worker productivity dips lower on Thursday (13 percent) and Friday (11 percent).

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Key Human Resources (HR) Pillars: Your 101 Guide

Analytics in HR

To do so effectively, the team must have all the HR pillars aligned to deliver effectively to meet both business and people strategy goals. This will help drive employee performance and productivity, which ultimately supports the company’s goals and mission. These pillars are outlined in greater detail in this article.

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There’s more to disability awareness than meets the eye

HRExecutive

When people first meet me, most would never suspect I have a disability because mine is not physical. We need to make excuses for not staying long at work events or choosing to sit apart to alleviate the stress of proximity. The post There’s more to disability awareness than meets the eye appeared first on HR Executive.

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Can you legally fire a “victim” whom you honestly believe has fabricated a discrimination complaint at work?

The Employer Handbook

Let’s answer one of the most common questions that I receive when I speak at HR events. The plaintiff worked at a fast-food restaurant for a few weeks. In this case, the defendant claimed that it fired the plaintiff for lying about the owner’s son sexually harassing her at work. Now, here’s the thing.

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Want to offer support for caregivers of aging relatives? Read this

Insperity

More employees will be caring for elderly parents, some while raising children at the same time. They’ll be pulled in many different directions, working hard to juggle responsibilities at work and home. This may pose a challenge for businesses in terms of staffing and productivity. But it also presents an opportunity.