policies

Is it enough that your company has an open-door policy?

Is it enough that your company has an open-door policy?

By Dana Barbato, SPHR, SCP|2018-01-03T14:50:31+00:00January 3, 2018|

At almost every job I have ever had, I was told during orientation or in the handbook that HR (and in some cases, management) had an open-door policy. And yes, the policies that I wrote as an HR professional contained that verbiage as well. But what does it mean? [READ MORE ...]

EEOC to Focus on “Holistic Prevention Programs” to Prevent Harassment.

EEOC to Focus on “Holistic Prevention Programs” to Prevent Harassment.

By Dana Barbato, SPHR, SCP|2016-12-06T10:12:11+00:00December 6, 2016|

With the release of the EEOC Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) for 2017 – 2021, it is time to take a look at your Complaint, Investigation and Prevention processes and procedures. The SEP outlines the EEOC’s principal areas of focus for the next four years. According to the plan, the [READ MORE ...]