Taking false comfort in blanket policies? Recent EEOC suits demonstrate the importance of effective accommodation discussions.

by Teresa Marzolph | Aug 29, 2017 | Compliance, Employee Engagement

As the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) nears the end of their fiscal year, August press releases reveal a high number of disability and pregnancy discrimination issues.  Of the 18 EEOC sue and settlement press releases made so far this month, more than...

Does Comey’s interview satisfy workplace investigation criteria?

by Teresa Marzolph | Jun 8, 2017 | Compliance, Employee Engagement

Objective. Genuine. Thorough.  The three keys to a successful workplace investigation.  Granted, consequences of today’s Senate Intelligence Committee Hearing extend beyond those directly involved but also the security of a nation.  But from a business perspective...

WHERE HAVE ALL THE TEACHERS GONE…..AND WHAT ARE SCHOOLS DOING TO KEEP THEM?

by Teresa Marzolph | May 9, 2017 | Employee Engagement

According to a report by the Learning Policy Institute, four leading factors, contributing to a national teacher shortage are: 1) a decline in teacher preparation enrollments, 2) district efforts to return to pre-recession pupil-teacher ratios, 3) increasing student...

Are you discussing these 2 things with your employees? No worries if you’re not – they’re probably leaving you anyway.

by Teresa Marzolph | Mar 6, 2017 | Employee Engagement

Gallup’s recently released State of the American Workplace report shows that more than 51% of employees are searching for a new job. Assuming most companies are not excited about turning over 51% of its workforce – it’s important to consider what employees value in a...