Episodes
Monday Sep 09, 2019
“Just Text Me” Job Interviews By Today’s Preferred Communication Tool
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
This article was published in the September edition of the On the Front Lines Newsletter by Erin Price in Sacramento.
Instead of traditional in-person interviews, some companies are opting for text-based chatting in order to streamline the interview process, cut down on travel costs, and increase candidate engagement. This article looks at the growing trend of conducting interviews through text messages, discusses when texting is an appropriate approach to hiring, and what other benefits employers looking to implement this technology can expect.
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Managed By Robots: Dystopian Fate or Utopian Fantasy?
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
This article was published in the September edition of the On the Front Lines Newsletter by Miranda Watkins in San Diego and Sara Zimmerman in Irvine.
It looks at how new monitoring technologies can affect employees and what they might mean for employers. These technologies, such as wristbands that can record the actions of an employee, might be useful for efficiency, but can lead to concerns about disability discrimination, employee morale, privacy, and more. So how can employers benefit from this technology while reducing their legal risks? To quote from this article’s conclusion: “A workplace that incorporates technology with a human approach is likely to strike the right balance between making employees feel valued and streamlining its processes.”
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
This article was published in the September edition of the On the Front Lines Newsletter by Chantell C. Foley and Todd B. Logsdon in Louisville.
In a memorandum released last year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (or OSHA) announced that inspectors can now use drones to collect evidence. In order to not be surprised by one of these inspections, it is a good idea to prepare a response strategy just as you would for any other OSHA inspection. You should also know that OSHA cannot initiate a drone inspection without employer consent, and you may be able to limit inspections to exclude the use of a drone. To quote from this article’s conclusion: “You should educate your organization on these new developments to ensure your key personnel at least know enough to prepare for future OSHA drone inspections.”