Archives for SHRM - Page 961
Managing March Madness Hoopla at Work
The frenzy around the men's NCAA basketball tournament can hurt an organization's bottom line, but handled properly, March Madness can be an engagement tool
What Does a Yale Degree Mean to Employers?
The college admissions bribery scheme that recently rocked the nation demonstrates just how important some parents think it is for their children to attend a prestigious school. Do employers, recruiters…
Act on Workers' Diversity Concerns, Say Top Company Leaders
Employers should listen to employees' suggestions on how to improve diversity and inclusion (D&I) and act in response, corporate executives recommended at the 2019 Society for Human Resource Management Employment…
Federal ‘Ban-the-Box’ Bill Would Apply to Agencies, Contractors
Legislation prohibiting federal agencies and federal contractors from asking about job applicants’ criminal history until after making a conditional offer of employment appears on its way to a House vote.…
When Do Dress Codes That Perpetuate Gender Stereotypes Cross the Line?
A company owner adopts a dress code that applies mostly to the women in his office: They must wear skirts or dresses; their shoes must have heels; and makeup is…
In Reversal, IRS Won’t Bar Lump-Sum Payouts for Pensioners
The IRS, reversing a position taken under the Obama administration, no longer intends to bar pension plans from offering retirees already receiving pension payments a limited time "window" to trade…
NLRB Further Limits Mandatory Union Fees
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently ruled that employees in a collective bargaining unit who are nonmember objectors to a union can’t be forced to pay for union lobbying…
France: New Gender Equality Obligations Established
The French government has established a new set of obligations on employers aimed at promoting professional equality between men and women in the workplace
Keys to FMLA, ADA Compliance for Mental Health Are Communication, Flexibility
Employers often must navigate both the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to help employees manage their mental health Here's how to have…
Overtime Rule: Should Employers Raise Wages or Reclassify Workers?
The proposed federal overtime rule isn’t expected to take effect until January 2020, but employers may need to start planning now if they have exempt employees who are earning less…