4 More Things to Focus on When Hiring Workers with Disabilities
Continuing from yesterday’s post, here are four additional things that you and your organization should do when hiring individuals with disabilities.
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3 Things to Focus on When Hiring Workers with Disabilities
In 2017, less than 19% of Americans with a disability were employed. However, with the existing low rates of national unemployment and a job market that’s favorable to jobseekers, more organizations are starting to hire individuals with disabilities. And if your organization is one of them, here are seven things you should do.
Managing Different Generations in the Workplace
As the economy continues to grow and the job market becomes increasingly robust, many employers around the country are probably starting to get antsy, wondering how they can entice their best employees to stick around instead of looking for a bump in pay or responsibilities elsewhere. Building employee loyalty can be a tough task for […]
Avoiding the ‘Birds of a Feather’ Syndrome
A diverse and inclusive workplace should be a goal of any organization and not out of a sense of altruism. Diversity and inclusion have real impacts on a company’s bottom line.
The Aging Workforce: Succession Planning and Retention
In yesterday’s Advisor we began to explore how organizations might deal with the very real aging workforce issue. Today we’ll look at more tips, including succession planning and making the most of an older workforce.
Changing Times Highlight Need for Employers to Adapt to an Aging Workforce
Here’s an understatement for you: Today’s workforce is not what it used to be. In just the last few decades, employers have seen dizzying change brought on by advances in technology and shifting workforce demographics. Among the most significant factors altering the employment landscape: an aging workforce.
Employees Purring over ‘Pawternity Leave’ and Other Pet-Supportive Benefits
As the next generation of professionals enters the workplace and the job market tightens, employers are rolling out new benefits and finding more creative ways to attract and retain employees. Things like “pawternity leave” are gaining traction. Implementing new pet-supportive benefits in this uncharted territory requires careful consideration.
Diverse Hiring: Cultural Fit Could Backfire
Birds of a feather flock together, which means that people who are similar to each other, or share similar interests, tend to spend time with each other. In the business world, this could be likened to “cultural fit.” While many companies want to hire based on cultural fit, this could end up backfiring. A diverse and inclusive workplace […]
Don’t Ask about Prescription Meds Without Reasonable Belief, Objective Evidence
Q Is it legal to ask employees what prescription medications they use and whether the medications may affect their behavior or cause a safety issue?
Virginia Bathroom Gender Dispute Update: 4th Circuit to Answer Critical Question
Although he’s been out of high school for more than a year, Gavin Grimm continues to pursue his case against the Gloucester County School Board for refusing to allow him to use the high school restroom of the gender with which he identifies. A recently granted appeal on a novel question of law at the […]