HIPPA Law Basics for Employers & HR
The Role of HIPAA Laws in Human Resources When it comes to topics of privacy especially concerning employee healthcare benefits, HIPAA is one of the most misunderstood and miscommunicated for employers and employees. HIPAA is nebulous and in combination with any employer healthcare plan it creates a great deal of confusion and frustration for […]
HR Certification Guide: Untangling the Web
Explore the complex landscape of HR certifications. Understand HRCI and SHRM programs & other HR & Recruiting Certifications with Workology.
NY Domestic Violence Suit has Implications for Employers
NY Domestic Violence Suit has Implications for Employers New York state retail chain Bon-Ton Stores Inc. settled a lawsuit today, over a store manager’s treatment of an employee suffering from domestic violence. Jodi Porter was sent home from work after informing her manager that she had received death threats from her estranged husband. Porter was allowed […]
Why Workforce Diversity Matters to Your Business
Workforce diversity is the bringing together of a variety of people to one workplace. This workplace would be comprised of people with a wide range of experiences, backgrounds and characteristics. Those key characteristics that make workforce diversity include: race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, ability and sexual orientation. Why is this important to your business? Companies that […]
Arizona Intern Fired for Racist Tweet: Social Media Matters
Earlier this week Arizona intern Erika Escalante was fired after publishing a racist tweet. After visiting a cotton farm with a friend, she posted pictures of them picking cotton with the caption “Our inner n****r came out today.” Twitter users quickly connected Escalante with her employer — thanks to her bio, which included her position […]
What To Expect When Your Employees Are Expecting
What To Expect When Your Employees Are Expecting Starting, or continuing, to build one’s family is a life changing experience that can sometimes be a bit stressful – especially for new parents. In our evolving workplace, family structure has changed and the needs of parents to be available for their new little ones while still […]
