As employees add the latest and greatest technological toys to their daily routines, it’s worth noting the ergonomic impact these devices have. 

The way we work is changing fast; the workplace today is all about the NOW. Mobile technology is making it easier than ever to connect and share information instantaneously, which is what co-workers (and customers) have grown to expect.

DON JERRELL
Associate VP

Many motor carriers have contacted us wondering if there was an easier process to obtain missing roadside inspection reports.  Historically, you had to contact the state where it occurred and hope they would send it to you.  Fortunately, things have changed!

Harry Gottlieb
Founder of The Jellyvision Lab

Very few people wake up in the morning thinking, “Oh, good—today’s the day I get to learn about my health insurance options!” So how do you break through to your employees and get your message across?

Since our blog post early this morning, “Health Care Reform: Waiting for the Court’s Decision,” we got the answer we were eagerly anticipating.  The Supreme Court has finally spoken on health care reform, and has upheld most of the law. 

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Health Care Reform) has been faced with an onslaught of legal challenges since shortly after it was signed into law on March 23, 2010.  Even before implementation began, numerous lawsuits challenging various provisions of the law were filed throughout the country. 

DON JERRELL
Associate VP

Orientation is one of the first experiences a driver has with your company.  Are you making the most of this opportunity to get drivers on board and excited about their job?

Use of social media is beginning to spread into the hiring process, which can create a new set of risks for your organization. While viewing an applicant’s Facebook profile may supply some useful information to recruiters, in some cases this has opened the door to allegations of discrimination or illegal conduct.  

Technology is rapidly changing the way we live and work.  Along with this shift comes many new emerging issues in HR, in part because the Fair Labor Standards Act and other major employment laws haven’t kept up with the pace of change.