Johnny C. Taylor Jr. says companies need to adapt to the new reality that employees talk politics and you can’t stop them.
Author: Johnny C. Taylor Jr., Special to USA TODAY
Facing unequal treatment at work? Ask HR
Johnny C. Taylor addresses racial discrimination at work and offers advice to a future HR representative who can’t seem to find a job.
Am I being treated differently for being a millennial?: Ask HR
HR expert Johnny C. Taylor answers questions about discrimination for being a millennial in the workplace and how to celebrate National Boss’s Day
Ageism is never acceptable in the workplace: Ask HR
An older employee faces age-related harassment at work. Johnny C. Taylor says employers must do more to stop age discrimination in its tracks.
A criminal background doesn’t have to be a barrier to employment: Ask HR
More employers are committed to getting talent back to work by considering qualified individuals with criminal backgrounds.
Will a past misdemeanor show up in an employer background check? Ask HR
Most employers do background checks, so if you are concerned about a transgression in your past, it’s wise to be honest in a job interview.
What can employees do if their supervisor is unprofessional or abusive? Ask HR
Abusive or unprofessional managers are a common workplace problem. Here’s how you can resolve the problem and defuse the stress.
Does it matter if a degree is from online or brick-and-mortar schools? Ask HR
Where you earn your degree is not the most important aspect of your qualifications.
Communication skills still essentials for the tech generation: Ask HR
Workers still need solid communications to succeed in the workforce, not text speak.
Can I be fired for missing work to serve on a jury? Ask HR
Employees have the right under federal and state law to take a leave of absence to serve as a juror.