Workplace management

Ask employers how they’re doing on sexual harassment in the workplace and most will say pretty well. Employees have a different take.

In the past two years, Google has fired 48 people, including 13 senior managers or above, for misconduct.

One year after #MeToo, the acting chair of the EEOC says HR departments need to focus on educating and training all workers, particularly supervisors.

Employers should approach any considerations with extreme caution and seek support of experienced counsel before making any decisions.

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.

Providing short-term accommodations for employees taking prescribed painkillers is one way companies can mitigate onsite accidents and other risks.

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.

The IRS is expected to release guidance saying that business meals will continue to be 50% deductible.

Supportive, encouraging managers and competitive benefits packages play a key role in employee retention in a tight job market.