A British group is pushing for more companies to offer their workers shorter hours. Here’s what it looks like for two companies willing to test it out.
Archives for December 8, 2024
EEOC Sues Alto Experience, Inc. for Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON – Alto Experience, Inc., a ride hailing company that currently operates in Texas, Florida, and California, and previously operated in the District of Columbia and Virginia, violated federal law when it denied reasonable accommodations and employment to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who applied to work as personal drivers, the
Stop Blaming Remote Work for Your Productivity Woes — 5 Signs of a Productive Office Culture
It doesn’t matter if you work from a cubicle, couch or cafe — if the (remote) office culture is broken, productivity will suffer.
When You Have Two Bosses — and They Don’t Talk to Each Other
There’s no question that managing up to multiple bosses isn’t easy. But the very things that make it challenging — navigating different communication styles, negotiating workloads, building consensus — are exactly the skills that will set you apart in your career if you play it right. Here are strategies for what to do when you’re caught between two leaders who don’t talk to each other: 1) Spot the sneaky signs of disconnection. 2) Get ahead of conflicts 3) Bring visibility to the decision-making process. 4) Be the bridge. 5) Make the costs clear.
Council Post: Why One-Third Of Your Workforce Is Drowning In Boredom
People want work that excites them, that pulls them forward, not just another task list.
How To Behave At Your Company’s Holiday Party (Hint: No Dancing On Tables)
Company holiday parties can be a minefield of potential missteps that can have a lasting impact on your career. Here’s how to maintain your decorum at these events.
Study: RTO mandates are making it harder for companies to hire
A study found that return-to-office mandates across S&P 500 companies significantly increased turnover among tech and finance workers.
How to stop tiptoeing around disability at work
Feeling awkward around disability doesn’t make you a bad person. What’s not okay is letting that stop you from treating someone with respect.
Did 2024 Kill Remote Work?
This year, big-wigs like Elon Musk and Amazon took aim at remote work. But one thing is clear: hybrid is still the M.O. for plenty of companies.
Employers Should Prepare for Immigration Raids
U.S. employers should immediately prepare for ramped-up government immigration enforcement in the workplace.
SHRM Finds 5 Global Drivers of Positive Workplace Culture
SHRM’s The State of Global Workplace Culture in 2024 report reveals commonalities in positive workplace cultures worldwide.
Olive Garden’s Response to a Customer Complaint Is the 1 Thing No Company Should Ever Do
The “Tattoo’d Breadstick” serves as an important lesson about trust and taking care of your customers online.
Are U.S. Employers Ready for a Right to Disconnect Law? – What U.S. Employers Need to Know
Join FordHarrison partners Nicole Falcey and Heather Boshak for an essential webinar exploring the implications of after-hour communications, its impact on employee well-being, and what steps employers should consider to stay ahead of social and legal developments.
Advancing Disability Inclusive Hiring In Your Contingent Workforce Program
Why You Haven’t Heard More About The Minimum Wage This Election Season
Shannon Meade says wage legislation on the hill has consistently failed and stalled in Congress, so states have been stepping up to fill the void.
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