Call it a brag book, wins log or impact file. The name matters less than the purpose. At its core, this practice creates a running record of contributions that HR can reference when the stakes are high.
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Call it a brag book, wins log or impact file. The name matters less than the purpose. At its core, this practice creates a running record of contributions that HR can reference when the stakes are high.
Read MoreEmployers should self-audit to determine whether they may be inadvertently discriminating based on a protected classification.
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Read MoreThe NLRB has taken another step towards reducing its case numbers. This time, the move consists of saying it has no jurisdiction over the industry in which the employer allegedly operates.
Read MoreIn February, the commission sent letters to several law firms questioning their participation in a certification program run by a company called Diversity Lab. The company created the Mansfield Certification Program, which was supposed to help law firms achieve common diversity goals in the delivery of legal services.
Read MoreIt’s often tempting to ask applicants to explain any gaps in their work history on job applications. But asking that simple question can reveal information you don’t want to have, like their criminal history. That’s especially troublesome if you operate in a state with strict rules about using an applicant’s criminal record to make the hiring decision.
Read MoreSome states and major cities have stepped in, telling employers that workers are entitled to predictable schedules so they can plan for child care, second jobs, education and time away. While that’s great for workers, the patchwork of laws and rules can complicate management, especially for employers with operations across multiple jurisdictions.
Read MoreEmployees who broadly value their jobs and benefits packages remain stubbornly disengaged, financially stressed and skeptical about what the future holds.
Read MoreA staff member wants to take Saturdays off to celebrate Shabbat. We are a 24/7 residential care facility and require staff to work an every-other-weekend rotating schedule. Under religious accommodation, would we be required to change the schedule to allow her Saturdays off, thereby having other staff members that now will have to be scheduled every weekend to cover the open shifts?
Read MoreEmployers shouldn’t assume that just because no one is reporting harassment, it’s not happening.
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