Tag: productivity

Managing the Flu: Legal Experts Weigh In

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ website, flu.gov, reports that nearly 111 million workdays are lost as a result of flu each season. That puts the tab at approximately $7 billion per year in sick days and lost productivity. Want to save your share of that $7 billion?

Employee Engagement—Avoid These 3 Fatal Flaws

Engagement—it’s the key to employee growth and development. Moreover, engagement drives results, right? It’s not that easy, says Vice President of Training Nicole Price of Cy Wakeman, Inc. Personal accountability must be a part of the engagement equation. Price offered her tips at the 2014 Advanced Employment Issues Symposium (AEIS)—register now to attend this year’s […]

Top 3 Ways to Engage Millennials in Their Health Benefits

By Missy Jaeger, VP of Client Success at Keas One of the most studied generations ever, Millennials have definite workplace preferences and generational attributes that can guide outreach and communications. According to a US Chamber of Commerce Research Review report, Millennials do value their benefits package: More than half say it’s an important factor in […]

Risky business to muzzle employee claiming harassment

When an employee complains to the human resources department that she’s the victim of sexual harassment, the proper course of action for the employer is to investigate the complaint. But once the investigation is complete and no evidence is found to support the accusation, it’s time to move on. Unfortunately, even the most thorough investigation […]

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The High Cost of Low Employee Engagement

By Daniel Kurber The impact of unengaged employees in your organization can be costly. According to Gallup’s most recent study of the American workplace, 52% of United States workers are unengaged and 18% are actively disengaged. What is the cost of a 70% unengaged workforce?

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Good Hiring Decisions Are Critically Important

Perhaps it should go without saying that making good hiring decisions is critically important to a business’s success. But yet, even though it seems like an obvious statement, many organizations still shortchange the process, especially in times when job applicants are plentiful. Doing that can be a big mistake and can have far-reaching effects. Let’s […]

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Slideshow: Mental Illness in the Workplace

HR can have a pivotal role in dealing with mental health at work by creating a culture where mental health is part of an organization’s overall commitment to wellness—which can in turn have a positive impact on workplace productivity. Read more.

Create ‘One-Company’ Culture to Boost Revenue and Profits

A new study by CEB, a best practice insight and technology company, has identified the next big driver of corporate productivity: creating a “one-company” culture that requires employees to become “enterprise contributors.” Click here to read more.

DMEC provides strategies for dealing with paid leave ‘patchwork’

By Susan Schoenfeld, JD, Senior Legal Editor HR.BLR.com What a difference a year makes. The number of states and cities with paid leave rules is growing rapidly. In 2014, Connecticut was the only state with a paid leave law. In 2015, Massachusetts and California joined Connecticut with their own paid leave laws. The number of […]

Tips to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Nearly everyone knows that sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal. But not everyone knows exactly what constitutes sexual harassment, and what employers can do to prevent it. Let’s review the legal definition of sexual harassment, and then take a look at some tips for employers on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.