Drug-Free WorkplaceDrugsEAPemployee assistance programWorkplace Policies & Practices Does Your Company Need a Drug-Free Workplace Policy? August 11, 2023April 30, 2014 Liz Maier-Liu When a company integrates a drug-free policy with an organization’s risk management, health management and/or psychological…3 minute readRead More
benefitscollegeEmployee Relations & Performance ManagementtrainingTuitionWorkplace Policies & Practices How to Build a Tuition Assistance Program August 11, 2023April 21, 2014 Liz Maier-Liu As college tuition rates continue to rise, offering employees an opportunity to go back to school…5 minute readRead More
Compensation & BenefitsFMLAhealth careMaternity LeaveParental Leavepaternity leaveWellness & Work/LifeWorkplace Policies & Practices Trends in Parental Leave: Looking Abroad, Looking Ahead August 11, 2023March 20, 2014 Liz Maier-Liu Ever since the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was passed in 1993, the 12 weeks…5 minute readRead More
Employee Relations & Performance Managementhealth careSusan PylesWellness & Work/LifeWomenWork/Life BalanceWorkplace Policies & Practices Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for Women in the Workplace August 11, 2023March 5, 2014 Liz Maier-Liu This article is the first in a series of articles spotlighting women in the workplace, commemorating…5 minute readRead More
FlexibleFlextimehealth careJob SharingRemoteTelecommutingWellness & Work/LifeworkplaceWorkplace Policies & Practices The Perks of a Being a Flexible Workplace August 11, 2023February 27, 2014 Liz Maier-Liu Across the country, as well as right here in Northeast Ohio, flexible work arrangements are continuing…4 minute readRead More
InterninternshipNOCHENortheast OhioSurveyWorkplace Policies & Practices 3 Ways to Make the Most of Your Internship Program August 11, 2023February 19, 2014 Liz Maier-Liu As a recent New York Times article demonstrates, the days of using interns to fetch coffee,…6 minute readRead More
CareWorksEmployment Law & Legal UpdatesManaged Care OrganizationMCOTransitional WorkWorkers CompensationWorkplace Policies & Practices Workers’ Compensation Claims: Strategies for Optimal Outcomes August 11, 2023February 3, 2014 Liz Maier-Liu By utilizing workers’ compensation best practices employers can achieve a higher level of control over their workplace…3 minute readRead More
ComplianceEmployment Law & Legal UpdatesTimelineWorkplace Policies & Practices 2014 HR Compliance Timeline August 11, 2023January 8, 2014 Liz Maier-Liu This 2014 HR Compliance Timeline is meant to be a helpful tool in identifying and remembering…2 minute readRead More
policiesWeatherWorkplace Policies & Practices Weather Policies: Were You Ready for the Polar Vortex? August 11, 2023January 7, 2014 Liz Maier-Liu The so called “polar vortex” that had Northeast Ohio firmly in its grip in January 2014…3 minute readRead More
ComplianceOccupational Safety and Health ActOHSASafetyWorkplace Policies & Practices Health and Safety Regulations: What Employers Should Know August 11, 2023December 9, 2013 Liz Maier-Liu Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), employers are responsible for providing a safe and…2 minute readRead More
Fair Labor Standards ActFLSALactationTravelWorkplace Policies & Practices 5 Things Non-Exempt Employees Must Be Paid For Under FLSA August 11, 2023December 5, 2013 Liz Maier-Liu Under the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA), there are certain activities beyond normal work duties that…3 minute readRead More
ChristmasEmployee Relations & Performance ManagementEntertainmentFoodHolidayPartyWorkplace Policies & Practices 7 Creative Ideas for Your Staff Holiday Party August 11, 2023December 4, 2013 Liz Maier-Liu The holiday season is here again which means it's time to plan your company holiday party.4 minute readRead More