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Handling Sexual Harassment Allegations with Remote Teams

Zenefits

Keeping the company culture and professional code of conduct continues to be necessary even from home. They only acclimated themselves to the online environment. Harassment training and policy updates. A virtual environment should not be an excuse to prevent an employee’s mandated reporting and ethical conduct.

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What Is the Appropriate Discipline for Disrespectful Behavior – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

So even though we might not be able to address some specifics, I think this scenario raises some great questions about codes of conduct and progressive discipline. is it true to say that most organizations have some sort of code of conduct? And if so, what types of behaviors are usually included in a code of conduct?

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Research shows an increase in ‘strategic’ HR leaders. Here’s where they are focused

HRExecutive

Advertisement - Conducted by Sapient Insights Group, the research includes feedback from 5,000-plus HR professionals—who represent organizations that encompass 25 million workers. Harris, the firm’s chief research officer, presented findings to a keynote audience at the 2023 HR Technology Conference.

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Zoom Etiquette: 20 video call tips to help you put your best face forward!

HR Digest

Zoom Etiquette – Codes of Conduct. Put these 20 Zoom etiquette tips into action that next time you hop on an online meeting call. Mute your phone, WhatsApp notifications and Twitter alerts to keep distractions off the bay. It’s rude to turn off the camera. Don’t multitask in the middle of a conference call.

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Language Matters in the #MeToo Movement

WorkHuman

You can’t go online without hearing about another leader falling from grace. A company investigation found that Raj Nair’s behavior was inconsistent with the company’s culture and code of conduct, but a spokesperson declined to use specific language to elaborate on the claims. Is Anybody Sorry? Language matters.

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NLRB: Social Media Policy Can’t Require Employees to Use Real Names

Zenefits

Two of the social media policies of a nationwide drugstore chain run afoul of federal labor law, according to a recent advice memo from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel’s office. But, several others passed muster. A prohibition on the use of the company’s logo. An estimated 79% of businesses have a social media policy.

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Strategies to Create a Positive Working Environment

HR Digest

Prioritize Employee Onboarding and Training A strong onboarding process sets the stage for a positive work environment from the moment employees join the organization. Providing comprehensive training and support during the onboarding period ensures that new hires feel welcomed, valued, and equipped to contribute effectively.