Despite the general pattern of the divorce rate declining, there are still plenty of married couples who untie the knot. Doing so is obviously … Read more
Shedding Light On Workplace Abuse
For decades, an executive at a movie production studio engaged in predatory behaviors against women who worked for and with him. When allegations came to … Read more
HR Roundtable: Bad Behavior and What to Do About It
To kick off a new year, the (Cincinnati) HR Roundtable ventured into an area that is often mumbled about in hallways, but is rarely discussed in the open. … Read more
Is an Employee’s #MeToo Social Media Post a Harassment Complaint?
Dear Littler: I work in HR and have a very modern-day dilemma. An employee (Lauren) told me about a social media post by another employee (Jane). I don’t … Read more
How to Have a Recovery-Friendly Workplace
Substance abuse in the workplace is a serious liability for employers. Every year in this country, drug and alcohol abuse are major contributors to … Read more
Drones Are Coming. Here’s How to Be Ready
A new employee may be joining your workplace soon – the drone pilot. “Pilot” may seem like a grandiose name for someone who operates a gadget the size of a … Read more
Yes, You Can Fire Someone For What They Post Online
Juli Briskman was out riding her bicycle last month when she was passed on the road by Donald Trump’s motorcade. So, she showed ’em the middle finger. And, … Read more
You Can Take Action Against Employees For Their Political Activism
After white supremacists descended upon Charlottesville, Virginia, social media lit up in response. In the days that followed, several marchers were … Read more
Halloween: The Scariest Time of the Year for HR
There are two times a year I can think of that scare the bejesus out of HR people: Halloween and December. December because there’s a good chance … Read more
Hire Well, Treat People Right and You Too Can Have 100% Retention
I was recently asked the question, “What should I do to keep an employee that has quit from leaving.” I was happy to answer the question because I have a … Read more