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March 19, 2018Wyoming Employment Law Update – March 2018
March 26, 2018At ThinkHR, knowledge makes us tick. We are always on the lookout for the latest workplace and human resources news, trends, research, and law. Here are some of the stories that caught our eye this month:
Why You Need a Remote Work Policy
Nearly two-thirds of companies have employees who work remotely, but fewer than half have documented telecommuting policies. Further, it’s predicted that in 10 years, one-third of employees will be remote. Here are five things to consider when writing or reviewing your policy.
The Transgender-Inclusive Workplace
A workplace that is inclusive to every employee is key to the culture and success of an organization, and increasingly, that means being welcoming to transgender people. Where to start? Consider these five best practices.
Another Round of Resolutions
If you’re like most people, your 2018 New Year’s resolutions have fallen by the wayside by now. Maybe it’s time to replace them with leadership resolutions instead. This list of 10 leadership resolutions for the coming year is a great place to start.
Read more from the Center for Creative Leadership.
Which of Your Employees Will Quit Next?
Turnover is expensive and disruptive. But you probably already have some untapped data you can use to predict which of your valued employees may consider quitting – sometimes even before they have made a conscious decision to move on – so you can take steps to keep them.
One Bad Apple Spoils the Barrel
You’ve heard the adage, and a new study of the finance industry found it’s true: One bad employee can influence the rest. Just how contagious is bad behavior in the workplace?
Bans on Salary History Questions May Backfire
New laws prohibiting interviewers from asking about salary history are meant to improve pay parity, but could they backfire and hurt the women and minorities they aim to protect?
Read more on the New York Times.
Time’s Up for the Pay Gap
Half of companies surveyed in January said the #metoo and #timesup movements have inspired them to review their compensation policies with a goal of reducing the pay gap.
Read more from Challenger Gray.
Does Workplace Wellness Work?
Researchers at the University of Chicago and University of Illinois found that workplace wellness programs may not be getting results. There was no difference in productivity, healthcare costs, or wellness between the sample and control groups in the study.
Read more on Human Resources Executive.
About Rachel Sobel
Rachel Sobel recently joined ThinkHR as a Content Editor. She has more than 25 years of editorial and communications experience, largely in the healthcare industry.