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by Sara Hutchins Jodka The return of LeBron James to the Cleveland Cavaliers riveted the sports world and reinvigorated Cleveland. For employers, however, James’ “going home” has prompted conversations about boomerang employees—i.e., employees who leave an employer only to return later. This article looks at this relatively new concept and outlines what factors employers should […]
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to allow a limited form of President Donald Trump’s “travel ban” to take effect means people from the affected countries who work for employers in the United States are probably exempt from the ban. But the decision doesn’t clear up all questions for those employees and their employers, according to […]
Your next workplace robot may not sweep the company floor or assume a manufacturing function. Instead, it may be advising the C-suite! That’s right! Your next robot may handle your company’s legal and litigation issues as “Robot, Esq.,” according to an article by Josh Blackman, JD, who specializes in the intersection of law and technology.
Recent data shows workplace engagement is at an 11-year low, with the biggest drop among Gen Z workers. For such organizations that want to keep a productive and satisfied workforce, the decline of the engagement level to the lowest level in the last decade is a very alarming issue. Understanding Employee Engagement Employee engagement is […]
Talent development is—or at least should be—a key aspect of any organization’s long-term goal and succession planning. It’s also one of the most challenging. Top leaders and top talent don’t fit neatly into predefined molds. What works for some will fall short with others. This means that organizations should be taking a pragmatic approach to […]
As HR Daily Advisor’s HR Corporate Culture Week comes to a close, let’s take a look back at our variety of content offerings that were made available to you, the HR professional, throughout the week. Strong corporate culture was an essential component in helping teams navigate through the unique and challenging circumstances of 2021 and maintaining […]
Workplace investigations have become a critical function of human resource managers. If an employee is accused of wrongdoing and you don’t conduct a prompt and thorough inquiry, you run the risk of being sued and hit with big damages for claims ranging from sexual harassment to wrongful termination. But as several recent cases show, conducting […]
Survey takers were recently asked, “How do you anticipate total employment at your location to change in the [next] three months to the end of September 2018 compared to the current quarter?” For those looking for new talent, you can join the 24% of employers that are also looking to hire new talent in the […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a draft Form W-4 for use in tax year 2020, which includes significant changes designed to further implement the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed in December 2017.
New employees should always be given an induction training of sorts, and this may be just a 1-day introduction, or if their role is complex, training may need to be a full week or even more. Ideally, all employees should be inducted in the same manner, although with geographical differences and perhaps conflicting schedules, remote […]