2018 When Work Works Award
Written by Laurie McIntosh, SHRM-SCP, CAESHRM has announced the winners of the 2018 When Work Works Award. The winners provide insight into the practices of effective and flexible workplaces and emerging trends. There are 97 award winners from 35 states and the District of Columbia.
The pervasiveness and severity of domestic violence impacting the workplace demands the attention of employers, managers, humanThe pervasiveness and severity of domestic violence impacting the workplace demands the attention of employers, managers, humanresources and security staff, experts agreed.
Kentucky Supreme Court Bans Mandatory Arbitration Agreements
Written by Nick Birkenhauer, DBL LawEmployment arbitration agreements, which require an employer and employee to arbitrate their disputes rather than litigate them, are a common practice in the private sector, as arbitration oftentimes is far more economical than litigation.
Opioid Abuse In The Workplace: Employers Shouldn't Turn A Blind Eye To The Problem
Written by Paul Goatley, Fisher PhillipsThe number of drug overdose deaths in the past two years has soared to staggering levels. In 2016, the estimated number of drug-related deaths was 59,000.
Get All The Facts Before You Accept A New Job
Written by Beth A. Berk, CPA, CGMAWhen employers and job seekers are too quick to jump to conclusions during the hiring process, problems can arise.
"Legal and Moral Responsibility": A Public Apology that (Almost) Got it Right
Written by Jason SackettSixty-three days after Jordan McNair, a University of Maryland football player, died from complications related to heat stroke he suffered during training, University President Wallace Loh made a public apology, taking “legal and moral responsibility” for McNair’s death.
