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HR Policies Reflect Furry Family Members in the Workplace Pet ownership is on the rise, and making accommodations for pet owners is gaining attention in the workplace as time off for pet care tops employee wish lists. As millennials make up the largest demographic of the workforce and are one-third more likely to have a pet rather than a child, the trend will only grow in the coming years.?HR professionals and companies looking to stay ahead of employee needs should revise their time-off policies to support this burgeoning need. Suggestions are pet-friendly offices, pet insurance, remote work, time off for vet visits, and even paid leave to care for a new pet. Read more here from SHRM: https://lnkd.in/gZkxRUhJ

Great reminder on mentorship for all organizations, large or small, to not only help our teams professionally, but to continue to foster relationships and connection with all of our employees! Happy National Mentoring Day from REO Consulting, LLC!

Mentorship in the Workplace With National Mentoring Day approaching on October 27th, now is the perfect time to evaluate how your company is implementing a mentoring culture among employees.?The importance of honing skills, sharing knowledge and helping others achieve vertical growth is a win-win for organizations and our community at large.?A?2024 report, Training for the Future of Work,?from Kahoot! revealed 46% of?1,041 full-time office workers surveyed are fearful of AI taking their jobs or rendering their skillset obsolete in the workplace in the next five years.?Rather than caving into fear, we need to embrace the inevitable changes that will come with AI.?Creating an environment of learning and supporting the evolution of a mentee’s professional expertise is an investment in ourselves and each other.??Read more on workplace mentoring here:?? https://lnkd.in/e3wgUbmW

A Reduction in Force (RIF) Could Expose Companies to Discrimination Lawsuits A recent age discrimination case in California will be heading to trial after Pacific World rolled out a reduction in force (RIF) laying off 85% of its workforce worldwide.?The plaintiff who was part of the reduction had voiced her intention of retiring soon before the RIF was announced. The action taken by Pacific World to promote a younger staffer into her role and consequently give him a raise upon acceptance raises concerns and could potentially hold up in court for the plaintiff.?The VP of Operations claims the responsibilities were significantly less for the promoted employee, however, the title of her successor remained the same.?The result of this case will be an important lesson for organizations contemplating a RIF.?Careful consideration of restructuring should be taken to avoid unintended repercussions resulting in employee lawsuits.? https://lnkd.in/gPD68KtB

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The #1 Leadership Skill Forbes has ranked emotional intelligence the #1 leadership skill of 2024.?Understanding how this imperative skill relates to the success of a company is important for nurturing healthy leaders. Emotional Intelligence is “the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically”.?The importance of knowing your own level of EI is essential in effectively communicating ideas, collaborating among peers, as well as handling disputes in the workplace environment.?Maintaining a professional demeanor while discussing ideas and hearing out others on your team requires a high level of emotional intelligence.?A low level of EI is recognized by behavior and communication that is dismissive, hostile, passive, and lacks accountability.?HR teams can offer training to employees to empower and sharpen their EI skills for success.?The success of an individual equates to the success of the whole.?For more information on emotional intelligence:?https://lnkd.in/eAguxyMa

Attention all Colorado employers. Colorado law now prohibits employers from asking applicants to disclose their date of birth, dates of attendance or graduation from an educational institution, or other similar inquiries that would disclose applicant age. Employers may still request school transcripts or other application materials that would divulge this information, however they are required?to notify applicants that they may redact age-related information prior to submission. Legal qualifications related to certain occupations (e.g. selling alcohol) are exempt from the new law, however employers can only inquire if the applicant meets age restrictions (e.g. over the age of 18) and are still prohibited from asking for the applicant's specific age. Colorado employers should update their application materials and train interviewers to ensure that they are in compliance with the law.?

Happy 6 Year Anniversary to REO Consulting!? Today, we celebrate our hard work, dedication, incredible team and valuable clients in the?communities we serve!?We are so full of gratitude and appreciation?to our?clients, family and friends who have supported us along the way, and look forward?to continued customer satisfaction and inspiration as we roll out exciting new initiatives!?Cheers to this incredible journey!?