Bob was a solid, long-term employee. But at the company retreat, he stayed late at the bar, had a few too many drinks, and made a highly inappropriate pass at a member of the hotel staff. The hotel had enough and called you, his supervisor, to come get him. You dutifully complied and found Bob […]
AI in HR hiring presents significant concerns centered onbias and discrimination, data privacy, and the loss of human interaction. While AI offers efficiency benefits, organizations must navigate these challenges carefully to ensure fair and compliant hiring processes. Synergy HR discussed concerns about the use of AI generally and specifically, the danger of bias in hiring
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We dive deeper into employer intent, execution pitfalls, and how to craft PIPs that actually work.
PART TWO: PIPs in Practice – Getting Them Right Read More »
Performance Improvement Plans (or PIPs) often spark intense debate. Are they legitimate tools to help struggling employees succeed—or thinly veiled strategies to protect employers in court?
PART ONE: Performance Improvement Plans – Help or Hidden Trap Read More »
Minneapolis’s Civil Rights Ordinance, effective Aug 1, 2025, bans employer discrimination based on height, weight, justice-impacted status, and housing status, with new accommodations for pregnancy and religious beliefs.
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Terminating an employee in a protected class without prior performance reviews is fraught with legal and ethical challenges.
Terminating an Employee for Performance Read More »
