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By Arlene S. Hirsch   Before he became vice president of process quality operations at Bank of America in Jacksonville, Fla., David Trenholm was an aviator in the United States Navy. After deciding to retire at 42, he was accepted into a competitive two-year rotation program for military veterans in the bank’s global technology and...

Start by identifying the root cause of the dysfunction. This may be due to poor communication, conflicting personalities, a lack of clarity around roles and responsibilities, or other factors. Next, do something about it. Patrick Lencioni’s book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, is a great place to start. Check it out.

There are many ways you can save on employee benefits. Offer flexible benefits options, such as a choice of health plans, or flexible spending or health savings accounts, or some ways. This allows employees to tailor their benefits package to their individual needs.

By Leah Shepherd   HR professionals will need to keep an eye out for new regulations coming soon from federal agencies. Among those expected in the near future are the final rules on the overtime pay exemption, independent contractor status and joint employer standard. Federal officials also may move to clarify the legality of corporate...

By Leah Shepherd   Employers will need to think carefully about how to defend some of their corporate policies, such as ones about cameras at a worksite, social media use and appropriate workplace conduct, in light of a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Legitimate business interests will need to justify any...

ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA. What do they all mean? These are all employment laws. Do you know which ones you must comply with? It’s critical to develop a compliance strategy to ensure that you’re meeting all legal requirements related to benefits administration. Having an HR professional on your team would be a great help and...

Educate employees on wellness initiatives, promote wellness initiatives, and educate employees on how to improve their health and well-being. This may include offering fitness classes, providing healthy snacks, or offering mental health resources. I’ve seen employers offer programs like Jazzercise, Weight Watchers, First Aid Training, and Smoking Cessation, to name a few.

By Nicole Lewis   Employers that are establishing upskilling and reskilling programs to support digital transformation efforts should make the most of the opportunity to drive employee engagement and career growth while also embedding a culture of continuous learning. Belcorp has learned that lesson well. Belcorp, which produces beauty and personal care products, began its...

By Roy Maurer   A workplace phishing campaign armed with malicious QR codes has been spreading for months, according to the cybersecurity firm that uncovered it. The campaign, discovered by Cofense in May, spoofs Microsoft security alerts directing employees to update their account’s security settings. The QR codes and redirect links send users to a phony...