NLRB's joint-employer rule limits liability The National Labor Relations Board has clarified joint-employer status, replacing the expansive definition created by the 2015 Browning-Ferris decision. The NLRB will consider a company a joint employer only if it has "substantial direct and immediate control over one or more essential terms and conditions of employment of another employer's employees," according to the final rule. Full Story: QSR magazine (2/2020)
Recruiting & Retention
Find the right balance when giving feedback Some corporate cultures emphasize directness when giving feedback, and others avoid addressing issues in order to not hurt employees' feelings. Here are some tips on how to combine directness and compassion to create a culture in which employees thrive. Full Story: The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (2/26)
Recognition Buyer’s Guide for Healthcare When selecting recognition software for your organization, there are many factors you should consider to make the most optimal and educated purchasing decision. Download to lean more.
What are millennials' financial goals? A survey from Truist found that 86% of millennials have financial goals that they want to accomplish within five years. The top three goals, according to the survey, are debt repayment, travel and increasing the amount they save for retirement. Full Story: ThinkAdvisor (free registration) (2/24)
HR technology such as access-control solutions and sensors on clothing can help employers measure time spent with upper management by gender, writes Ashley Davis of Kisi. "Data analytics within a company can be used to identify potential bottlenecks in productivity, missed opportunities between departments, gaps in gender parity (in terms of salary, promotions, bonuses, etc...), and a million other variables," Davis writes. Full Story: HR Technologist (2/25)
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