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Our Shared Values and Civility after U.S. Capitol Attacks

Stephen M. Paskoff January 7, 2021 No Comments

January 6, 2021 is now seared into our memories. We saw unlawful, shameful acts attacking not just our nation’s capitol but our highest democratic principles for the peaceful transfer of power. We also saw inspiring acts of courage and integrity. These are anxious, challenging times. As Presidents Lincoln through Obama have said, all of us must rely on our better angels to help build a

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What You Need to Know (Infographic)

ELI, Inc. December 17, 2020 No Comments

In this infographic we explore the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace and explain what you need to know. With data from Harvard Business Review, SHRM, and the EEOC, the infographic visualizes the impact harassment can have on your workplace.

3 Common HR Documentation Mistakes to Avoid

3 Common HR Mistakes to Avoid During The Documentation Process

ELI, Inc. December 10, 2020 No Comments

Solid HR documentation keeps you and your employees accountable to measure their plans and progress. But, of course, documentation is also crucial for reducing legal risk. If you don’t keep good records of employee performance and discipline, you won’t be able to prove that employer actions such as firings weren’t due to illegal discrimination or retaliation. However, not all HR documentation is equally helpful. In

The Real Cost of Workplace Sexual Harassment to Organizations

ELI, Inc. December 3, 2020 No Comments

Headlines about egregious sexual harassment cases do a good job of grabbing our attention. We read about the lurid details of the complaints and see huge amounts of money being awarded in damages. Then, to make sure that kind of thing never happens at our own workplace, we implement sexual harassment prevention training. We hope that through training and education, everyone will understand what behavior

These 5 Metrics Can Assess the Impact of Your Employee Training

How to Measure Employee Training Effectiveness: 5 Success Metrics

ELI, Inc. November 19, 2020 No Comments

Most employers know that employee training is a legal requirement, on the federal level as well as some state and local levels. But the best employers also realize that employee training can be much more than just something to check off a compliance list. Training offers a tremendous opportunity to make your office a better place to work — and in doing so, improve employee

California Extends Sexual Harassment Training Deadline: What You Need to Know

ELI, Inc. November 12, 2020 No Comments

In 2018, California signed Senate Bill 1343 into law. The bill expanded sexual harassment training requirements for employers in the state. Most significantly, the law specified that sexual harassment training requirements applied to any employer with more than five employees, even those whose employees were temporary or part-time. The new law also mandated training for all employees, not just supervisors, and put some additional parameters

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Our Shared Values and Civility after U.S. Capitol Attacks

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What You Need to Know (Infographic)

3 Common HR Mistakes to Avoid During The Documentation Process

The Real Cost of Workplace Sexual Harassment to Organizations

How to Measure Employee Training Effectiveness: 5 Success Metrics

California Extends Sexual Harassment Training Deadline: What You Need to Know