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Case of the Week: Apply your dress and grooming policies consistently

03/24/2023
You probably have a policy that spells out your dress and grooming rules, which may limit certain employee clothing choices that might offend customers, clients or co-workers. But how you enforce that rule may mean the difference between winning quick dismissal of a discrimination lawsuit or a big jury award against your organization.

Fail-to-post fines grow to $659 per violation

03/24/2023
Fines have increased for failing to properly display compliance posters for Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the ADA and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. Effective March 23, the fines increased from $612 per violation to $659 per violation.

4 keys to care for employees’ mental health and wellness

03/23/2023
According to the nonprofit American Institute of Stress, work-related stress and associated absenteeism, diminished productivity and turnover cost employers at least $187 billion per year. To relieve employees’ stress and improve their mental health, try these tactics.

Here comes the summer help!

03/23/2023
How to welcome, prep and manage those seasonal employees.

About time: Scheduling is key when managing hybrid teams

03/20/2023
It’s really hard to claw back something—remote work—that people now see as the norm. Making the return-to-office decision requires recognizing that remote work didn’t just change where people work. It also changed when people work.

ChatGPT for HR: Do your research before jumping in

03/20/2023
The news media has been in an artificial intelligence feeding frenzy ever since AI chatbot ChatGPT was released Nov. 30. But before you decide whether to incorporate AI into your HR function, look beyond the numbers to find the real story about widespread usage.

Compliance guidance for the construction industry

03/16/2023
Employers in the construction industry face special challenges in complying with federal anti-discrimination and workplace safety laws. The nature of construction work, oversight by government enforcement agencies and the zeal of opportunistic plaintiffs’ lawyers make it essential for construction companies to nail their compliance responsibilities.

Employee burnout remains high, but trending downward

03/15/2023
Nearly half of American employees say they are burned out from their jobs, but burnout has fallen slightly since last year and more substantially since the early months of the pandemic.

Witnessed wrongdoing? Here’s what to do

03/15/2023
Knowing how to respond to misconduct before you face it is essential for your long-term career and peace of mind.

Shift to remote work has a mental-health downside

03/15/2023
An analysis by the nonprofit Integrated Benefits Institute found that 40% of fully remote workers and 38% of hybrid workers were more likely than in-person workers to report symptoms associated with anxiety and depression.