What is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month? During the month of May, we recognize Asian and Pacific American heritage. AAPI month was first commemorated in 1979 as a week and later expanded to the full month in 1992. Asian and Pacific American is a broad term that refers to the entirety of the Asian continent, the pacific…

What if a candidate tests positive for THC? Learn about your requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Key takeaways: What does the ADA say about drug use? In interviews, employers can only ask candidates if they use illegal drugs and if they’re able to perform all required job duties. After a job offer is extended, a medical examination can…

Mental Health Awareness Month began in the United States in 1949 and was started by the Mental Health America (MHA) organization, also known as the National Association for Mental Health. According to youth.gov, “Mental Health Month was established to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives, and to celebrate recovery from mental illness.” The DEI…

Employers should understand what is required of them by the ADA and how to approach disability accommodations in the workplace. Key takeaways: What is the ADA? The ADA is a piece of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination because of someone’s disability in any part of public life. What is a disability? The ADA defines a person with a disability as someone…

As April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, PrestigePEO is committed to providing you with the relevant information you need to recognize the importance of this issue and provide appropriate training for your office. In recent years, many states have begun to require sexual harassment training, but have very different stipulations for how often it needs to be provided, what the…

What happens if I don’t offer Sexual Harassment Training to my employees? Sexual Assault Awareness Month is recognized every April. An important part of preventing sexual harassment is by spreading education on what harassment is and how you can help to stop it. Your workplace can help to prevent sexual harassment by offering training, but not all states require this…

There are pros to both top-down and reverse communication within an organization. Learn how to strike the right balance. Key takeaways: What is top-down communication? This method is when information is shared starting at the top with the leaders of a company and trickles down to the rest of the company, or when communication comes from leadership directly. What is reverse…

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, an annual campaign focused on education and spreading awareness about how to prevent sexual violence. Sexual harassment can happen anywhere and at any time, but as a business owner you must take the correct steps to prevent harassment in your workplace and take complaints seriously. In this blog post, we will review the steps…

While lots of job seekers use online job boards like Indeed, they’re not always the best places to find top talent. Here are alternative recruitment strategies. Key takeaways:  Job boards can help you put your open positions in front of more people, but you may be inundated with unqualified applicants. 6 recruiting alternatives to job boards: Referrals Higher institutions and…

The current job market is a big challenge for employers, especially since many candidates are simply entitled and looking for more with fewer skills Key takeaways: What does the job market look like? Millions of Americans are resigning from their jobs, and employers are struggling to meet new demands for high salaries or unreasonable flexibility options from entitled job candidates. How…