CLICK MP3 LINK BELOW TO STREAM AUDIO Before the pandemic, awareness of the need for a well-crafted and -maintained company culture was high, and HR was making real strides toward taking charge of those efforts. That awareness has only been heightened, and being effective has simultaneously been challenged by the […]
CLICK MP3 LINK BELOW TO STREAM AUDIO The pandemic has changed so much about how we work together and how we interact. It has also redefined many social norms and etiquette. Layoffs, pay reductions, employee illness, and death have all increased over the last months, and with each comes a […]
CLICK MP3 LINK BELOW TO STREAM AUDIO If you have a learning management system, you probably have access to a boatload of metrics. But what do they really tell you? Do they help you fine-tune your training regiments? One expert suggests that a swath of additional, less common metrics exist […]
CLICK MP3 LINK BELOW TO STREAM AUDIO In the last episode of HR Works COVID-19 Update, I was joined by Neurologist and headache expert Dr. Charisse Litchman to discuss how the pandemic has lead to increased screen times and consequently increased headaches. In the final part of that discussion, we’ll […]
CLICK MP3 LINK BELOW TO STREAM AUDIO Recent research has shown that the ordinary 11 hours a day of screentime that most employees are exposed to has increased by 3 hours every day since the pandemic began. That amount of screen time leads to more headaches and more serious headaches, […]
CLICK MP3 LINK BELOW TO STREAM AUDIO In this episode, we take a look at some of the DOL’s revisions and reaffirmations of the original FFCRA regulations. That includes clarifications around leave for medical professionals, intermittent leave, and more. And we have with us a familiar voice: attorney Maggie Spell […]
CLICK MP3 LINK BELOW TO STREAM AUDIO The pandemic has put a lot of strain on everyday Americans in a host of ways from job losses, riskier work for the same or reduced pay, to financial hardship. Today’s guest believes that employers have a duty to be courageous about financial […]
CLICK MP3 LINK BELOW TO STREAM AUDIO In this episode, we discuss substance abuse. While always an issue, substance abuse becomes much more widespread and serious during crises. This crisis in particular offers an especially troubling environment for abuse. Today’s episode is brought to you by The Standard, a family […]
CLICK MP3 LINK BELOW TO STREAM AUDIO In this episode, we go over the latest workplace COVID-19 testing strategies and capabilities. What types of tests exist and how available are they? What strategies are employers using, especially those that require workers on-site like mines and factories? What technologies are being […]
CLICK MP3 LINK BELOW TO STREAM AUDIO When I first took over this podcast, my very first guest was Ira Wolfe, and we talked about what HR might look like in 2025. By all accounts, we were well on track to realize that future. But then the pandemic hit and […]
CLICK MP3 LINK BELOW TO STREAM AUDIO According to our guest this week, retaliation claims surrounding COVID-19 are outpacing many other types of lawsuits. Are your managers well trained when it comes to avoiding retaliation suits? This episode’s guest is once again Maggie Spell (https://www.joneswalker.com/professionals/mary-margaret-spell.html), partner at the New Orleans […]
CLICK MP3 LINK BELOW TO STREAM AUDIO We recently did a special video interview for Women’s Equality Day that we wanted to share with you. You can listen to it here, but if you want to watch the video, check it out here: https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/video/womens-equality-day-a-special-interview/ Read Complete Article
CLICK MP3 LINK BELOW TO STREAM AUDIO When the pandemic first hit the United States, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was passed to help protect American citizens. The FFCRA has been in effect for some time since then, and employment lawsuits have begun hitting the courts. In this […]
CLICK MP3 LINK BELOW TO STREAM AUDIO The early effects of the pandemic on the workforce saw many businesses close, and many others take extreme measures to survive, including downsizing, cutting pay, and reducing or eliminating benefits. Our guests today believe that getting a better handle on your people costs […]
CLICK MP3 LINK BELOW TO STREAM AUDIO Unfortunately, COVID-19 has invited a new wave of discrimination, particularly against pregnant women, employees over the age of 65, and those of Chinese or Asian heritage. There are other issues as well, including managing discrimination while employees are working remotely. As your organization […]
CLICK MP3 LINK BELOW TO STREAM AUDIO Last time on HR Works COVID-19 Update we began to explore the many new types of wage and hour lawsuits that might be coming your way in light of the pandemic. This week we’ll hear from a lawyer that specializes in these types […]
