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HR Works Podcast: EEOC’s New Digital Portal–What Employers Need to Know

EPISODE 10 One HR challenge that won’t go away is dealing with the EEOC and responding to charges. Recently, the EEOC has begun a new digital processing program for its activities. Naomi Oglesby, an associate with The Murray Law Group, joins us to provide clearer understanding of the new EEOC program, and some practical tips.

Survey Shows the Untapped Potential of Administrative Professionals

Administrative professionals are often a manager’s right hand, and new research shows these office superstars would love to help even more at work. Half (50%) of support staff surveyed said they have skills that are not being tapped. The findings are part of Office of the Future, a research project from staffing firm OfficeTeam and […]

6 Tips for Effective, Action-Oriented Meetings

One third of the more than 11 million meetings held in America each day are considered unproductive—a statistic that costs an estimated 37 billion dollars a year. While managing six different companies across several time zones, Taskworld CEO and Serial Entrepreneur, Fred Mouawad mastered executing efficient meetings. The infographic below shares his tips on how […]

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HR Works Podcast: New Overtime Regs Create Tough Decisions for Employers

EPISODE 9 On May 18, the U.S Department of Labor (DOL) released long-awaited changes to the overtime regulations—the first major changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) since 2004. The regulations take effect on December 1, 2016, but that may be little consolation to the many employers faced with tough decisions regarding their workforce […]

Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits disability discrimination and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation for an employee’s disability. But what’s a disability under the ADA? And when is accommodation required? Take this short, seven-question quiz to test your knowledge about the ADA. Read more.