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The average lunch hour lasts only 39 minutes

09/18/2018
The lunch “hour” is a thing of the past, new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam suggests.

Snapshot: Who is in charge of preparing workers for future tech?

09/18/2018
Americans plan to be do-it-yourselfers as they prepare to gain the technical skills required for work in the future.

The ‘new’ ADA: How to handle employee disabilities

09/16/2018
When Congress expanded the Americans with Disabilities Act in 2009, it broadened the circle of people eligible for ADA rights even wider. That has led to a spike in people filing ADA-related legal claims. Here’s what managers need to know about the ADA:

Where did all the pens go? Getting a handle on petty theft

09/14/2018
A pen here, a stack of Post-It notes there—employees bringing home items from work for personal use or to supplement their kid’s school box may not initially seem like a big deal. But think for a moment about multiple individuals repeatedly swiping things, and it’s easy to see how a costly mess can develop quickly.

What to include in your technology policy

09/13/2018
Any employer that provides telephones, computers or mobile devices should craft a clear technology policy that governs proper use and lists impermissible uses of equipment.

How to lead when you hate the order you’re carrying out

09/13/2018
How do you enforce an ill-advised layoff, or a dubious business decision, and still maintain your sanity and credibility?

Fewer candidates willing to relocate for a new job

09/11/2018
Just 11% of job seekers relocated for work over the last decade, compared to nearly 19% of workers who relocated for new positions in the previous decade.

OSHA offers safety resources for post-hurricane clean-up

09/11/2018
If you have employees cleaning up in the wake of Tropical Storm Gordon and Hurricane Florence, make sure they understand the hazards they may encounter and take steps to stay safe, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration urges.

Train bosses: You must report all harassment

09/05/2018
Anyone who sees harassment happening should say something to the appropriate company office or individual in charge of preventing and stopping harassment. The EEOC takes this “see something, say something” reporting requirement very seriously.

Snapshot: Pass rates for competing HR certifications

09/04/2018
More test-takers pass the Society for Human Resource Management’s basic Certified Professional exam than the HR Certification Institute’s similar Professional in Human Resources exam.