HR Management

OSHA announces national program to combat coronavirus at work

03/16/2021

OSHA says the national emphasis program will target enforcement efforts on employers that put the largest number of workers at serious risk of contracting the coronavirus. The program also prioritizes employers that retaliate against workers for complaining about unsafe or unhealthy conditions.

States shift mask enforcement to employers

03/16/2021

Employers are free to enforce their own mask rules. However, without government backing, conflicts are sure to emerge. Public-facing employees have expressed fears they must now enforce masking rules alone.

Horror tales have value

03/12/2021

Every group has its horror stories—those tales of the bad customer, the bad boss or just the bad day that people still shake their heads at long after the original situation is over. Dig into them for details, and you can add to your group’s shared knowledge and culture.

Covid liability waivers may have little value

03/04/2021

Some companies have been so worried about potential liability for coronavirus infections that they have begun requiring customers to sign liability waivers for any illness allegedly acquired at their establishments. And employers are going even further, persuading employees to sign away the right to bring any potential covid-related claims. It’s uncertain whether this tactic will work.

Snapshot: Employers’ health priorities for 2021

03/02/2021

Amid concerns that workers are not getting the support they need, employers are making behavioral health a top priority in 2021.

The HR I.Q. Test: March ’21

03/01/2021

Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Remove unintended ‘promises’ from handbook

02/25/2021

Your employee handbook probably includes a disclaimer stating that it is not a contract. But beware: A single disclaimer at the front of the book isn’t enough, especially if other handbook language appears to make promises you are not prepared to honor.

Review coronavirus-safety protocols ASAP

02/25/2021

It’s time to take a fresh look at your coronavirus-safety protocols—because enforcement agencies and even prosecutors may soon be examining them, too.

10 tips to keep cybersecurity nightmares at bay

02/24/2021

There’s an ongoing need to strengthen computing practices and stay vigilant against cyber attacks—up 600% due to COVID-19 (now aptly referred to as the “cyberdemic”). Emails and passwords are especially prime targets for hackers. Use these tips to stay safe.

10% of workers will try to outwit AI tracking tools

02/23/2021

We’re surprised the number isn’t higher! By 2023, more than one in 10 workers will seek to trick artificial intelligence systems employers use to measure employee behavior and productivity, according to new research by the Gartner business advisory firm.