Navigating the Aftermath: Starting a Position Someone Else Wanted
Starting a new job is challenging enough. But walking into a role coveted by an internal candidate who was passed over? That's like stepping into a minefield wearing a blindfold.
Harnessing the Power of Data-Driven Decisions In today’s dynamic business environment, the utilization of data analytics has become increasingly vital for Human Resources (HR) professionals. Data-driven decision-making not only aids in enhancing workforce performance but also plays a critical role…
The integration of data analytics in human resources enhances decision-making, improving employee engagement, turnover rates, and recruitment strategies. Fostering a culture of continuous learning empowers employees and drives innovation. Initiatives such as mentorship and collaborative learning promote growth, while leaders set an example, contributing to organizational resilience and adaptability.
Nonprofit organizations are established to serve a public cause and, therefore, are expected to be transparent in their operations. Transparency is a key value that demonstrates the integrity, honesty and trustworthiness of non-profits. However, transparency does not mean that non-profits…
In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, the pressure to perform and succeed can often lead individuals to prioritize their own comfort and well-being over the objective facts and truths that underpin successful decision-making. This tendency can be particularly dangerous in…
It is not uncommon for companies to have lower-ranking staff recruit and onboard their own supervisors. This practice may seem logical and efficient, but it raises questions about ethics and best practices in management and human resources. In this article,…
Ethical decision-making principles are especially important for Human Resources professionals, who often face complex and sensitive issues that involve the rights and interests of various stakeholders, such as employees, managers, customers, suppliers, regulators and society. Human Resources professionals have a…
(THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE – EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbids employment discrimination against any individual based on that individual’s “race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.” Pub. L. 88-352, Section 704,…
(THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE – EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES) In the Mendoza case, the Court held that a “lack of rigorous investigation is evidence suggesting defendants did not value the discovery of the truth so much as a way to clean up the…
Organizational misconduct is a serious issue that must be addressed by effective and timely investigations. When faced with evidence of a potential violation of policy or law, employers must take steps to conduct an employee investigation. It is important to…