Working from home has never been more widespread. According to a recent study by IWG, a leading flexible workspace provider, 74% of respondents consider flexible working as “the new normal.” As the modern workplace embraces flexible and remote work arrangements,…
Only 12% of employees feel their companies do a great job onboarding new employees, according to a report from Gallup, an analytics and management consulting company. That means roughly 88% of employees feel underwhelmed, unimpressed or flatout disappointed in their…
The benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace are clear. Recent research has shown diverse businesses are more likely to achieve higher profits, attract top candidates, improve employee satisfaction and fuel innovation. Gender and race are two common areas…
While considered a good indicator of a healthy economy, the low national unemployment rate over the last several years has brought challenges to many businesses as they compete for a smaller number of candidates with the skills needed for their…
The more diverse your team is, the better your business outcomes can be. According to a January 2018 report by McKinsey & Company, inclusive hiring can lead to results like these: Companies with more gender diversity at the executive level…
With unemployment levels at nearly a 50-year low—at 3.5% in December 2019, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics—there are less active job seekers. That means employers must compete to find, identify, and recruit top talent. A competitive…
For hirers in the manufacturing industry, the demand for skilled and talented workers has never been higher. According to a 2019 report by Gallup, more than 2 million skilled workers are currently needed in United States manufacturing industries like aerospace…
Since before the Industrial Revolution, manufacturing has steadily evolved as new technologies develop. The first automatic flour mill was built in 1785, and since then, the production of goods has become a significant part of the American economy. US manufacturing…
The U.S. is seeing a competitive job market, where applicants are in the drivers’ seats and employers are competing for their attention. By the end of 2019, the jobless rate hit a 50-year low. Warehouse operations managers have to…
Editor's note: Like the rest of the world, 2020 caught us completely by surprise. Though the predictions we made at the end of 2019 were based on authoritative data and vetted sources, we didn’t see a global pandemic coming (if…
People change careers for a variety of reasons. For Ryan Powers, the decision to transition from a career in the medical industry to driving was due to emotional strain. Ryan was a Medical Assistant, and while he liked the job overall, it wasn’t easy. Losing patients with whom he had gotten close had become too … Continue Reading
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Mental Health Accommodation: Buckle in for 2021
This activity is APPROVED for SHRM recertification credits
Jodi Slavik Vigilant
When: September 18, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Unlike physical injuries, mental illness can show up as subtle, erratic behavior that is easy to miss or dismiss until it becomes unhealthy or even dangerous. These challenges are amplified at work, where employers have a duty to protect employees, but to also avoid discrimination.
This presentation will jump feet-first into the grey area of mental health accommodation, using real case-studies to address the nuances of notice, interaction, and effective resolution.
