High-Tech Harassment Another Worry for Employers
As valuable as email, texting, and social media are to employers, their use doesn’t come without risk for employers.
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Texas Supreme Court Gives Drafting Lesson on Employee Write-Ups
A recent decision by the Texas Supreme Court provides a valuable lesson for employers on how to draft employee discipline. Let’s start by examining law theory and then move on to look at how to put theory into practice. Legal Theory An important concept in Texas employment law is causation in a retaliation claim. For […]
Do You Need an Ombuds?
You may have a terrific HR team that’s quick to respond to employee concerns, delivers information to employees efficiently, and understands the humans who work for your company truly are its best resource. But if you’re looking to really uplevel your HR game, you may consider bringing an ombuds on board. What Is an Ombuds? […]
Severance Payout: Lessons from Texas A&M’s $75 million mistake
Even if you’re not a sports fan, you’ve likely heard of this severance payout received by former A&M football coach, Jimbo Fisher. While you will never deal with this type of buy-out, the saga teaches us a great deal about hiring decisions, employment contracts, and, well, human nature. Jimbo’s the One! The following facts are […]
Customized Rewards Cards Bring Increased Appreciation
In some ways, a company is an impersonal entity. But more than that, it is a group of individuals, each with their own needs, wants, and motivations. How can you ever hope to set up an employee rewards program that speaks to each employee individually? David Jones, CEO of Card Lab Inc. (www.cardlabcorp.com), says large […]
#MeToo Hits the Workplace
The accusations of sexual harassment and assault against Harvey Weinstein and others have unleashed a cascade of reports of similar conduct across a wide range of industries. As the #MeToo campaign has caught fire on social media, women and men of seemingly all ages, all professions, and all levels have come forward to share their […]
Finding Skilled Talent in this Market Requires an ‘All-of-the-Above’ Approach
The recent Bureau of Labor Statistics’ jobs report reflects the ever-tightening labor market, one in which employers are stretched to find and keep skilled talent. As companies try to drum up inventive ways to source new labor pools, one direction they might be wise to look into is inward.
Appealing a Notification from the FFM
Yesterday we learned how the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) can notify employers about any employees that enrolled in Marketplace coverage with advanced premium tax credits (APTCs) and cost-sharing reductions (CSRs). Today, we’ll look at how to appeal those notifications.
Summer Hiring: 2 in 5 Employers Expecting to Recruit Seasonal Help
The summer job market is upon us and with good news—companies are stepping up their summer hiring. Forty-one percent of employers plan to hire seasonal workers for the summer, a significant jump from 29% last year. Of those who are hiring summer workers, 34% are hiring a friend, 30% a family member, and 19% their […]
4 Limits to Microlearning to Consider
Microlearning is one of the most notable and pervasive trends across the e-learning industry right now. But regardless of its popularity and usefulness, it does have some limitations. And you’ll want to know what those limitations are if you’re interested in implementing it properly.