Generally speaking, the more decisions are left to their discretion, the more businesses—and their human resource professionals—like it. But the recent elimination of COVID-19-era mask requirements for most Canadian workplaces may have given employers a little more discretion than they are entirely prepared for. The absence of government mask mandates means that virtually all employers
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As companies in India adapt to the new hybrid workplace, HR teams have to tread a fine line in managing engagement for two sets of employees—those working in the office versus those working from home. Employers are following a range of different models. While some companies have specified how many days each week, as well
Sometimes succession planning does not go as planned. Former Disney CEO Bob Iger chose his successor Bob Chapek, who has been immersed in controversy almost since the beginning of his tenure. Chapek has headed Disney since March 2020, when the theme parks famously closed down for months because of the pandemic. Iger reportedly regretted the
Learning and development programs should be multifaceted and offer different delivery methods to best reach the unique needs of individual employees. Certainly, a formal training program and coursework for growth and career boosts are necessities. In addition to a learning management system, HR leaders can offer other programs to supplement coursework and make the L&D
Workplace transformation is a necessary part of this transitional period as the pandemic becomes more manageable. HR leaders are leading this charge, but it comes with hiccups and challenges. In fact, 67% of respondents to a 2021 survey by Oxford University’s Saïd Business School and EY said they experienced at least one underperforming transformation during
On May 4, the German Conference of the Federal and State Data Protection Authorities (DSK) published a call for an Employee Data Protection Act. As a reminder, in Germany, data protection is organized by state. There are state data protection authorities for each of the 16 German states and two for Bavaria—one each for public
Discrimination continues to run rampant in the workplace. Reports have shown that racial trauma at work is real, women who work similar jobs to men still earn less and LGBTQ employees face consistent harassment from colleagues. But many CEOs have taken notice. And they’re trying to create change. In 2021, consulting firm Russell Reynolds Associates
After a decade-long stagnation, the European Parliament and member states’ negotiators agreed on a bill to increase the proportion of women on corporate boards. Germany, like many other European countries, started down the path toward female quotas years ago. The European Union plans on a mandatory quota for female representation in management positions of listed companies. By
With menopause cases reaching U.K. Employment Tribunals at a record rate, there had been speculation about whether the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010) could be amended to include specific protection for menopause. Baroness Deborah Stedman-Scott, the Minister for Work and Pensions and Minister for Women, has recently however confirmed that the U.K. government is not
The concept of “local legal employer” or “employer of record,” which enables companies to access talent in other countries, has burst onto the scene in Spain as a new form of hiring in the midst of the telework boom. Technology has meant that the pool of talent available to many companies is no longer limited
Multinational companies have always had some amount of global hiring. However, remote work has made it possible for companies to widen the net and consider job applicants from anywhere. In addition, local workers may end up working for foreign companies. WATCH: How to Avoid Common Mistakes While Hiring Global Contractors Having access to a global
There are no transfer regulations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE); therefore, employees do not automatically transfer to a buyer on an asset sale. To transfer employee(s) from the seller to the buyer upon an asset sale, employment with the seller (the outgoing employer) will need to be terminated and the employees will have to
Learning and development, also known as L&D, refers to the system of training and education that organizations build to support employees in their career progression and to fill the skills gap. Continuous learning is a necessity as companies try to maintain a competitive edge in a time of digital transformation. Some L&D departments are stand
Family leave is a hot topic. After all, the pandemic forced Americans to recognize shortcomings in some of the benefits available to workers. Many, who needed time off to care for sick family members, realized that effective family leave policies were lacking in the United States. HR has been trying to address the problem in
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a higher calling. Those who pursue DEI want to level the playing field and ensure equitable opportunities and pay are available to everyone. Most importantly, they want to create a happier and healthier workplace, so everyone can reach his or her greatest potential. At the recent HR Exchange Network
On a recent Friday, Brian Rose was looking forward to the weekend and feeling pretty good. The 23-year-old has a job he enjoys, an apartment near New York City and a great group of friends. Rose has no college debt and doesn’t care that his employer doesn’t offer health insurance because he’s still covered under
On June 30, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued arts-and-crafts retailer Hobby Lobby for refusing to reasonably accommodate and then firing an employee with mental health problems who requested the use of a service dog. The EEOC alleges Hobby Lobby violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is seeking back pay, compensatory
In the most recent But First Coffee podcast, Co-Host Jackye Clayton, who is the Vice President of Talent Acquisition and DEI at Textio, held up a mug with the message, “This meeting could have been an e-mail.” It’s a joke that many are telling these days. READ: HR Guide to DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The college graduates of 2022 are entering a labor market where jobs are plentiful. Job openings are near an all-time high (11.3 million), and employers plan to hire 32 percent more new college graduates from the Class of 2022 than they hired from the previous class, according to a new report from the National Association
People professionals will be well-aware of the value a good onboarding programme can bring to an organisation. When done well, onboarding can act as a jumping-off point for a potentially successful and long-lasting career. Not only will the new hire benefit from a rewarding introduction, but their organisation will reap the rewards of having an