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Genetic Testing Raises Employee Hackles

Posted by Mary McGinley on April 7, 2017

There’s a battle heating up in the workplace and it’s over healthcare and privacy matters regarding employee wellness programs within companies. In a recent article that appeared at Workforce.com by Andie Birjek, the latest contention comes over HR 1313, otherwise known as the Preserving Employee … Read More »

Tech, Bad Behavior & the Absence of HR

Posted by Mary McGinley on March 30, 2017

Rarely a day goes by without Uber or another Silicon Valley tech giant somewhere in the headlines, often for something negative. Uber has been besieged by lawsuits of one kind or another, most regarding how the company addresses its drivers and internal personnel. … Read More »

Workplace Wellness Programs Growing Fast

Posted by Mary McGinley on March 24, 2017

n Since the 1980’s the idea of wellness programs has gone from something that few companies were even interested in to being more and more integrated into the work life for most Americans today. Wellness programs in the workplace are now even being integrated into … Read More »

What are the Causes for Workplace Stress? Opinions Differ

Posted by Mary McGinley on March 17, 2017

While employees and employers can agree that workplace stress can cause both physical and mental concerns, the reasons why are not. In a recent article that appeared at Workforce.com, managers and executives have no problem in admitting that technology can attribute to worker stress. Often … Read More »

How a PEO can Help Your Business

Posted by Mary McGinley on March 10, 2017

Entrepreneurs and business owners want to be able to focus on the products and services they bring to the marketplace. In order to be able to focus on what advantages that they bring to potential clients and customers that the competition might not is important. … Read More »

Ex-Uber Employee Accuses Company of Rampant Sexism

Posted by Mary McGinley on February 23, 2017

It seems Uber is once again in the hot seat over its policies, especially in how it treats its drivers and in its response to President Trump’s travel ban last month. The most recent setback involves former Uber software engineer, Susan Fowler, and has gotten … Read More »

EEOC to Shift Focus toward Job Growth

Posted by Mary McGinley on February 17, 2017

Today in Washington D.C. the name of the game is change. Change is inevitable every time a new administration takes the helm from the one before it. During the Obama administration, the EEOC focused mainly on enforcing and furthering laws that addressed issues of discrimination … Read More »

How to Discover a Workplace Liar

Posted by Mary McGinley on February 10, 2017

No one wants to think about it, but it’s a reality we have to face, especially in the world of work: people can and do lie. According to a recent article which appeared in Human Resources Online, there are several different ways to determine if … Read More »

Employees Prefer Promotion to Raises

Posted by Mary McGinley on February 3, 2017

When asked whether employees prefer a pay raise to a promotion, the overwhelming majority of workers opt for a promotion. According to a recent survey of 1,200 professionals from around the world, more than half, some 63% indicated that they would prefer to receive a … Read More »

Gender Stereotypes Still Bias the Workplace

Posted by Mary McGinley on January 26, 2017

Equality in the workplace continues to be a challenge. In an independent study conducted by Unilever, much of this is because of stereotypes, biases, and social norms that have persisted among workers of both sexes. Who’s buying into these beliefs left over from a bygone … Read More »

Company Culture Matters

Posted by Mary McGinley on January 19, 2017

Today’s company management teams may be relieved to know that according to a recent study, they may not have to choose between keeping their workers happy and making a profit. In a study conducted by the IBM Smarter Workforce Institute and the Globoforce WorkHuman Research … Read More »

ACA Preparations Still Continue Despite Uncertainty

Posted by Mary McGinley on January 13, 2017

In spite of Donald Trump’s campaign promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act and the Republican-led Congress to set that process in motion, employers are still moving full steam ahead in order to be in compliance with the current law that is in … Read More »

Goals and Trends for HR in 2017

Posted by Mary McGinley on January 6, 2017

It’s a brand new year, and every year goals and resolutions get made. HR professionals are taking a good hard look at their goals for 2017 and also at the current trends in making human resources an integral player in their organizations. According to a … Read More »

Compliance Issues in 2017

Posted by Mary McGinley on December 23, 2016

The election of Donald Trump’s as President of the United States has left employers wondering how the changing of the guard will change the landscape in the world of work. There is no doubt that the President-elect is more business-oriented than pro-labor. How will this … Read More »

HR in the Restaurant Industry

Posted by Mary McGinley on December 18, 2016

Of all of the industries, the foodservice and restaurant industry has the higher employee turnover rate than any other. Meeting the challenge of keeping your restaurant running smoothly means having a good staff in place. Thus, managing your human capital in any foodservice establishment is … Read More »

The Pros and Cons of Holiday Parties

Posted by Mary McGinley on November 25, 2016

Almost everyone looks forward to the holiday parties that are popular during this season. Such gatherings afford companies a way to boost morale by thanking workers for their service and provide an atmosphere where employees can have fun in a purely social setting. For human … Read More »

Don’t Let Employees Abuse FMLA Claims

Posted by Mary McGinley on November 18, 2016

FMLA or the Family Medical Leave Act was put into place for employees to be able to take care of themselves or ailing family members without facing repercussions from their employers. It has been a godsend to those who have truly needed it. However, there … Read More »

HR Sticklers Lead to Stories

Posted by Mary McGinley on November 11, 2016

A benefits package can be important to any new hire or potential employee you are trying to work for you. Unfortunately, problems can arise for workers and their families over things such as insurance. According to a recent story in Computer World,a worker who had … Read More »

New Site Launched for Employee Whistleblowing to Federal Agencies

Posted by Mary McGinley on November 4, 2016

Today’s worker not only is concerned with their rights within the workplace, they are more likely than ever to know what those rights are and know where to go if they feel that they are being treated unfairly on the job. In spite of … Read More »

Is Using Social Media For Hiring Discriminatory?

Posted by Mary McGinley on October 28, 2016

Concerns have been raised by the EEOC about the use of big data when employers make hiring decisions. At issue is whether or not the use of social media may have an impact on protected classes or groups of job seekers. Jon Hyman, a partner … Read More »

Attracting Talent Tips for the Digital Job Market

Posted by Mary McGinley on October 23, 2016

For most businesses, it can be a challenge to attract and keep top talent. Getting the word out when you’re hiring is important; especially in today’s job market. When marketing your company to job seekers it pays to have a plan. Here are some tips … Read More »

Looking into Big Data Vendors for HR

Posted by Mary McGinley on October 15, 2016

Like most aspects of business, big data is taking over many functions within the corporate work arena. Even the functions traditionally performed by HR departments are being addressed through algorithms and analysis. Using big data in the area of human resource management doesn’t come without … Read More »

Lack of Logged Hours Poses Problems for New Overtime Rules

Posted by Mary McGinley on September 30, 2016

The deadline for the Department of Labor’s overtime exemption rule is coming up quickly. There is still a question as to whether or not companies and their HR departments will be ready for the change. In a recent survey of 27,0000 employees, 36% of those … Read More »

Women Still Underrepresented at the Executive Level

Posted by Mary McGinley on September 23, 2016

A new study conducted by executive research firm, Korn Ferry, indicates that women are still underrepresented at the executive level. While there is a disparity that currently exists in the top ranks of industries which include those in IT, Marketing, and financial companies, there is … Read More »

Mandatory Retirements Could Get EEOC Attention

Posted by Mary McGinley on September 14, 2016

Forcing employees into mandatory retirement when they reach a certain age could land a company into some serious trouble with the federal government. That kind of trouble is exactly what one Colorado hospital has found itself in after the EEOC filed a lawsuit against them … Read More »

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