Google ends forced arbitration after protest over sex misconduct
The company is making arbitration optional for individual sexual harassment and sexual assault claims.
Workplace management
Amazon’s gender-biased algorithm is not alone
The internet giant ran into a problem that eloquently illustrates the pitfalls of big data impacting the hiring process.
Traditional keys are out. New app gives workers office access via smartphone
Openpath, which enables employees to enter the office via Bluetooth, allows employers to easily add and remove workers who may either be new to the company or leaving for a new job.
H&M employees get chatty with new instant messaging app
The company is using the new social collaboration tool to connect its 15,000 U.S. retail employees, many of whom do not have corporate email accounts.
Men still blind to glass ceiling: survey
Men in the financial and entertainment industries are still unaware of issues impacting women in the workplace.
H&M employees get chatty with new instant messaging app
The company is using the new social collaboration tool to connect its 15,000 U.S. retail employees, many of whom do not have corporate email accounts.
Benefits Think 5 biggest productivity challenges (and how to overcome them)
Creating a culture of engagement and scaling back on time-wasting meetings is paramount to boosting employee productivity.
Steffen Maier
impraise
Men still blind to glass ceiling: survey
Men in the financial and entertainment industries are still unaware of issues impacting women in the workplace.
Benefits Think 5 biggest productivity challenges (and how to overcome them)
Creating a culture of engagement and scaling back on time-wasting meetings is paramount to boosting employee productivity.
Steffen Maier
impraise
The best way to prevent sexual harassment at work? Train employees
One year after #MeToo, the acting chair of the EEOC says HR departments need to focus on educating and training all workers, particularly supervisors.
Has #MeToo changed anything? Bosses say yes, workers disagree
Ask employers how they’re doing on sexual harassment in the workplace and most will say pretty well. Employees have a different take.
Tech’s sexual harassment issues start at the top
In the past two years, Google has fired 48 people, including 13 senior managers or above, for misconduct.
The best way to prevent sexual harassment at work? Train employees
One year after #MeToo, the acting chair of the EEOC says HR departments need to focus on educating and training all workers, particularly supervisors.
Benefits Think Are independent contractor classifications becoming safer?
Employers should approach any considerations with extreme caution and seek support of experienced counsel before making any decisions.
Christopher Ward
Foley and Lardner
Benefits Think What employers can do to combat risks of workplace opioid abuse
Providing short-term accommodations for employees taking prescribed painkillers is one way companies can mitigate onsite accidents and other risks.
Daniel N. Jolivet
The Standard
One year since #MeToo: How workplaces have changed
One-third of execs say they’ve changed behavior, SHRM reports. But cases are still prevalent, and employees say HR’s ability to investigate allegations and changing workplace culture are key to curbing incidents.
Benefits Think What clients can do to combat risks of workplace opioid abuse
Providing short-term accommodations for employees taking prescribed painkillers is one way companies can mitigate onsite accidents and other risks.
Daniel N. Jolivet
The Standard
One year since #MeToo: How workplaces have changed
One-third of execs say they’ve changed behavior, SHRM reports. But cases are still prevalent, and employees say HR’s ability to investigate allegations and changing workplace culture are key to curbing incidents.
Business meal deductions likely here to stay after new IRS guidelines
The IRS is expected to release guidance saying that business meals will continue to be 50% deductible.
A good boss may be the best employee benefit
Supportive, encouraging managers and competitive benefits packages play a key role in employee retention in a tight job market.
