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Harassment training has changed in the #MeToo era

02/21/2019
The #MeToo movement has resulted in a sharp increase in the number of employers doing preventative training to head off sexual harassment claims, says a Bloomberg Law report.

Millennials are the best-educated generation

02/19/2019
Almost four in 10 millennials between age 25 and 37 have at least a bachelor’s degree.

Violence prevention resources for employers

02/19/2019
Several federal agencies offer helpful violence prevention resources for employers.

8 signs point to potential workplace violence

02/19/2019
Dennis Davis, a former police SWAT team liaison who now directs client training for the employment law firm Ogletree Deakins, urges being alert for workers who display any of these eight warning signs of violent behavior.

Damage control: When your emotions get away from you

02/18/2019
You know you shouldn’t have cried, overreacted, yelled, or accused. However, managers are only human, and sometimes emotions get the best of them in the workplace. Here’s how to tactfully make amends with staff and move on.

SUNY requires system-wide relationship policies

02/12/2019
Regulations set to take effect March 1 require all campuses in the State University of New York system to develop a “Sexual and Romantic Relationship” policy.

Women, minorities make up more of Fortune 500 boards

02/12/2019
Women and minorities occupy an all-time high of 34% of board seats among Fortune 500 companies, up from 30.8% in 2016, a new study finds.

OSHA lessens safety reporting requirements for large employers

02/12/2019
A new OSHA rule cuts some slack for larger employers, which are no longer required to electronically submit some injury and illness reports to the safety agency.

5 tips for proposing a change

02/07/2019
Here are some guidelines to keep in mind to add punch to a written proposal—whether it’s about doing some teleworking, changing a meeting time or attending a conference.

Job descriptions: Why you need ’em, how to write ’em

02/05/2019
Federal labor law requires HR professionals to do a lot of different things. Writing job descriptions is not one of them. Because this arduous task is optional, many organizations skip right over it. That’s not wise. There are many practical and legal reasons to draft (and up­­date) job descriptions.