HR pros have heard all the managers’ complaints about training: “I’m too busy for this,” or, “That stuff doesn’t happen here,” or, “It’s not my job.” How can you get those stubborn supervisors on board?
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Tags: harassment training, managers
Most HR pros would agree that conducting harassment training is no walk in the park. Here are the most common problems companies face, and strategies that will reduce an organization’s legal liability:
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Tags: harassment training, manager buy-in, training follow-up
Sounds like a lot of managers and employees could use a refresher course on appropriate workplace language.
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Tags: inappropriate comments, Novations Group, sexual harassment
As far as the law goes, one of a manager’s most important jobs is responding to complaints from employees. A recent case shows the financial hit companies can take when the boss fails to answer effectively.
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Tags: complaints, managers, training
Sometimes employees who feel they’ve been discriminated against quit before the matter’s resolved. Can those employees still sue for discrimination?
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Tags: ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, constructive discharge, reasonable accommodation
Want to know the easiest ways for managers to create a disgruntled workforce?
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Tags: bad boss, disgruntled employees, Lake Research Partners
Training is one of HR’s keys to preventing workplace harassment and keeping companies out of court. But when these common mistakes are made, the training might be ineffective or even backfire.
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Tags: presentations, training
A new study says 20% of companies could be sued for FMLA violations. Is that possible?
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Tags: compliance, Families and Work Institute, FMLA, training
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, managers are often exempt from overtime pay. But watch out for the common mistake of lumping assistant managers in with them.
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Tags: administrative exemption, assistant manager, FLSA, overtime
Almost time to retrain managers on discrimination? Here’s a new horror story you can give them — with a personal touch.
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Tags: Connecticut, individual liability, supervisors, Training
