When Return-to-Office Policies Face ADA Questions

More employers are calling employees back to the office, but a return-to-office policy may not be the final word when an employee requests remote work as a disability accommodation. Recent court decisions are putting renewed attention on a familiar ADA question: Is being physically present in the workplace truly an essential function of the job?

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Intrusive Leadership: A Military Concept With Civilian Applications

Leaders and HR professionals may associate intrusive leadership with micromanagement, excessive oversight, or crossed workplace boundaries. In the military, however, the concept developed by U.S. Coast Guard Captain Marcus A. Canady emphasizes knowing people, building trust, listening actively, and recognizing when support may be needed. It asks leaders to understand the people behind the work rather than simply manage the work. For civilian employers, the question is where this proactive involvement adds value while preserving employee autonomy and privacy.

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Benefits Communication: More Than Just Information

Benefits communication should do more than tell employees what benefits are available. Effective communication helps employees understand their benefits, recognize how changes affect them, and make informed decisions about using those benefits.

A successful benefits communication strategy has three basic components: developing the strategy, creating the communication campaign, and evaluating the results.

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Job Hopping Applicant: A Red Flag or a Good Hire?

Job hopping, particularly in the IT industry, has become increasingly common. For many employees, changing employers can feel like the most effective way to earn a promotion, build new skills, and advance their careers.

One approach, sometimes referred to as “lily padding,” involves moving from job to job to intentionally build a broader set of skills, experiences, and titles. There can also be a financial incentive to make a move. According to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, job changers have seen wage gains of about 7%, outpacing those who stay with their current employer as salary budgets have cooled considerably from pandemic-era levels.

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SensCy Webinar: Cybersecurity 

Cybersecurity can quickly become a legal, financial and operational issue. Join SensCy tomorrow, October 13 at 1 p.m. ET for “Cyber Risk Beyond IT,” a practical discussion about business responsibilities, third-party exposure, cyber insurance and incident preparedness.

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