Spring Fling: An occasion to celebrate

A key component to any workplace is employee appreciation. What better way to show appreciation for faculty, staff, and retirees than to celebrate with a day filled with food, music, and fun activities? 

  Pay equity - what does it mean?

We’ve probably all heard somebody at Purdue say that they don’t believe their pay is equitable with somebody else’s pay. What does “pay equity” mean? This article will provide definitions, background, and a basic framework for thinking about pay equity.

  Lactation legislation for the workplace

Breastfeeding is not only a popular choice by new mothers, but a healthy one as well for their babies.  Returning to the workplace after having a baby is already difficult emotionally for the new mother, but another big issue also comes into play - can she continue to successfully breastfeed upon returning to work? 

  Employee Relations case study: Handling a social secretary

Jenny has been a secretary in your office for seven years.  Over the last year, though, you have noticed that Jenny spends a lot of time taking personal calls on her cell phone, and chatting with clientele and the other secretary about non-work subjects. The other two managers have both complained to you that they think it’s beginning to interfere with the productivity of the office.

  Supporting a grieving employee

Grief is a natural and necessary reaction to a significant change or loss. It may follow a crisis or a traumatic life event. Reaction may be immediate or delayed, and take months or years to resolve.  Recovery takes more than three working days. Grieving people share the following feelings: shock, denial, anger, guilt, depression, and acceptance.

  Time card tips

Here are a few key points to remember about time cards.

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