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All Employees Play a Role in Creating a Respectful Culture
When harassment and bullying happen in the workplace, attention often is focused on the victim and the particular incident, but it's also important to assess the culture where such actions…
Even if COVID-19 Is a Party Pooper, Employers Find Ways to Celebrate
Because holding a workplace holiday party doesn’t seem practical during a pandemic, managers are finding other ways to help their workers celebrate this year—including virtual gift exchanges, cooking classes and…
Companies Keep Up Esprit de Corps During Pandemic
Workplace leaders around the world, from the Philippines to Pennsylvania, are learning how to build team spirit and camaraderie in all new ways. Here are examples of how company leaders…
Fired Worker Who Didn’t Disclose Dismissed Criminal Conviction Gets Trial
A California employee who did not disclose on her job application a dismissed conviction for misdemeanor grand theft and was subsequently fired could proceed with her lawsuit
Be Sure to Change Furloughs into Layoffs Lawfully
Employers that are converting furloughs into permanent layoffs need to ensure compliance with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act and COBRA
New Jobless Claims Drop by 40K; Economy Grew in Q3
States reported that 751,000
Technology Addresses Hourly Workers’ COVID-19-Related Challenges
Challenges faced by hourly workers during the pandemic have sometimes gone overlooked as organizations focused their attention on ensuring salaried employees had the resources and support to work effectively at…
Drive-Thru Job Fairs: A Sign of the Times
Despite the massive impact that COVID-19 has had on the
How to Create Inclusive Workplaces for Transgender and Nonbinary Employees
Here are some steps employers can take to make their organization safe and welcoming for people who identify as transgender or nonbinary
What to Do When Off-Duty Employees Aren’t Social Distancing
As the holidays approach, employees may grow weary of taking precautions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and may become more social. What can employers do if workers let their guards…