#ICYMI: Many employees will be eligible to cast their ballot on Nov. 6, but will they have time to vote? Some states require employers to give workers time off to vote, and even in states that don’t, some businesses are finding other ways to get employees to the polls. https://goo.gl/bMHRHX
Employers Can Be Liable for Distracted Driving
#ICYMI: It’s easy to imagine: A manager takes a business call while driving to work, a driver browses social media while delivering packages, or a salesperson who’s stuck in traffic sends a text to a client. So what happens when distracted drivers cause accidents while they’re working? https://goo.gl/ofCUNQ
How to Make Your Careers Website Usable for People with Disabilities
#ICYDK: Regardless of whether the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or state law requires careers portals to be accessible, many employers want their careers websites to be so that they can recruit people with disabilities—a talent pool that could help employers fill jobs more quickly in the tight labor market. To achieve this goal, these businesses should not only strive to meet technical standards but make quick fixes and implement website-accessibility policies. https://goo.gl/g53Fuc
Taking Steps to Eliminate Racism in the Workplace
#ICYDK: There’s a disturbing paradox in the American workplace. As organizations look to reap the benefits of a diverse, multicultural and inclusive workforce, the countervailing force of racism often undermines that effort, creating challenges that HR often is responsible for overcoming. https://goo.gl/xQQJZf