Employment Practices

Employers Face Growing Disconnect Between Leave Management Perception and Employee Reality

Mental health absences surge as companies struggle to deliver the supportive leave experience workers expect: Guardian.

Workplace Burnout Hits 6-Year Peak as Financial Stress Compounds Employee Anxiety

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Immigration Uncertainty

Employers, especially in technology, are fearful of changes to the foreign worker visa program.

The HR and Risk Management Nexus

An organization’s human capital can be a great asset, it is also its most worrisome risk.

Five Leading Trends in Managing Leaves of Absence

Employers increasingly view paid leave as a way to keep key talent.

The Importance of Duty of Care for International Employers

Duty of care may seem like a simple concept. But think again, it is hard to execute competently.

2017 Forecasts for Absence and Disability

Like so much else, 2017 is a year of uncertainty for the absence and disability management profession.  It’s “wait and see” as the new president and Congress set out their agenda.

Preparing for the Workplace of the Future

A new designation recognizes the need for skills in absence management.

Planning for the Unexpected

Emergency preparedness demands the utmost attention.

A Salary Threshold Working Over Time

The U.S. government may raise the minimum salary threshold on paying overtime to white collar workers.

A Rule Too Far?

The most recent revision to OSHA’s reporting and recordkeeping rule may turn certain common safety practices into regulatory violations.

Repurposing Aging Captives

Companies that let their captives gather dust could be missing out on savings opportunities.

A Salary Threshold Working Over Time

On Dec. 1, the U.S. government is raising the minimum salary threshold on paying overtime to white collar workers.

Risk Favors the Prepared

Businesses that focus on resiliency will benefit in the long run.

Distress Signals

There are a growing number of resources available to address employee mental health issues.

IAM: Keeping an Eye on Internal Programs and Practices

Clear documentation is one way to avoid litigation and other hazards in the practice of integrated absence management.

Hunting ADA Violations

Heightened scrutiny by the EEOC and DOL fuels litigation and shows a need for greater employer awareness.

Presumption of Responsibility

Designating certain diseases as work hazards speeds up claims and streamlines the system, but may increase costs.

Nobody Likes a Bully. Or Do We?

Risk managers should expand prohibitions on workplace bullying.

Transgender Challenges

North Carolina’s dispute with the federal government over transgender use of bathrooms affects the wider issue of workplace discrimination.

Hire for Integrity

Ever wish your company could go back and un-hire a bad apple? Hiring for integrity can minimize regrets as well as claims costs.

Momentum Builds for Single Leave Mandate

Adoption of paid family leave is becoming more widespread, but employers are struggling with a complex mix of rules and policies.