The corporate world is witnessing a significant shift in how mental health support is perceived and provided, amid what many are calling a mental health crisis. As companies grapple with the well-being crisis, there’s a growing recognition that traditional Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) may no longer be enough to meet this challenge.
Decisions by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have made it easier for unions to represent workers. Unions are organizing workers in industries that were never considered prospects for unions in the past. In this free, on-demand webinar, BLR Senior Legal Editor Joan Farrell, J.D. delves into everything employers need to know!
State-sponsored retirement savings programs are state-run programs pursuant to enabling state legislation that typically set up automatic 401(k) or Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRA”) accounts for employees of small employers that don’t already have their own employer-sponsored plan. These programs are essentially retirement savings plans established by the states that require qualifying employers to offer them as an option to their workers to increase participation and to accumulate retirement savings.
Victims of firsthand abuse, as well as those who are subjected to vicarious supervisory abuse, may experience psychological effects (e.g., anxiety, depression, and emotional exhaustion) and physiological effects (e.g., higher blood pressure and decreased immune system), he says, adding that such abuse also can impact an employee’s performance and advancement.
Carefully drafting job descriptions that reflect inclusivity can help bolster your workplace’s recruitment efforts by attracting more qualified applicants for your open position.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool for streamlining the hiring process. By automating the screening of large volumes of job applications, AI promises unparalleled efficiencies, enabling recruiters to swiftly identify top candidates.
A brother and sister both work for our organization and have requested FMLA to care for their sick father. Are they both entitled to 12 weeks of leave each? Or, must they share the leave?
BLR’s TrainingToday® was recognized in Capterra’s Shortlist report thanks to high user ratings and search popularity for learning management system software.
In the upcoming months, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether lateral job transfers, with no change in pay or benefits, violate federal civil rights law if done for discriminatory reasons.
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