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Can Employers Prohibit Wage Discussions Between Employees?
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation
Question: We’ve been hearing a lot about the issue on wage discussions. Can I prohibit our employees from talking about their salary and benefits with each other? Answer: Employers may not discourage or prohibit wage discussions between employees. Likewise, employers may not in any way discipline or retaliate against an employee for discussing their wages […]
Emphasizing Empathy for a Successful Candidate Experience
Last Updatedin Recruitment
Question: We’re in the process of improving our candidate experience, and we just don’t know where to start. What should we consider as we re-vamp this process? Answer: In an industry that contains a high percentage of rejection, talent acquisition can often times become somewhat demoralizing, both for the job seeker and the recruiter. One […]
The Advantages and Disadvantages of a “360” Feedback Process
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
by Linda Gravett, Ph.D., SPHR Every Human Resource practitioner I talk with agrees with me on one thing: there is no such thing as a perfect feedback instrument and process. However, the “360” process, when planned and executed well, comes pretty close. I’ve worked with organizations using this process for 12 years and observed some […]
Minimizing Conflict Across Generations
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
By Linda Gravett, PhD, SPHR, CEQC This is a true scenario that happened recently in an organization in the U.S.: Susan, a 35-year-old Vice President, stormed into the Human Resource Director’s office after a difficult meeting with an older direct report. Susan has been in her executive position for just six months and she has […]
Why You Should Always Be Networking
Last Updatedin Communications
Question: I keep hearing “Network! Network! Network!” I already have a full-time position. I thought networking was just for job seekers. Answer: In short, you should always be networking – no matter if you are employed or unemployed. Let’s begin by defining networking so we are on the same page. According to Merriam-Webster, networking is […]
Interview Questions to Avoid
Last Updatedin Recruitment
Question: Are there any questions we should avoid when interviewing job candidates? Answer: Yes. You should avoid questions that cause an applicant to tell you about their inclusion in a protected class. Don’t ask about race, national origin, citizenship status, religious affiliation, disabilities, pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity, past illnesses (including use of sick […]
Employee Time Cards
Last Updatedin Recordkeeping
Question: How long should you keep employee time cards? Answer: Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, you are required to keep such records for at least three years from time of creation. However, we recommend that personnel records, including payroll records and employee time cards, be kept for seven years from the date the record […]