Air Conditioning Contractors Western Pennsylvania
Promoting and protecting the interest and welfare of the HVACR industry, its members and the public which it serves.
Promoting and protecting the interest and welfare of the HVACR industry, its members and the public which it serves.
We are a small office with a hybrid remote/in-office work arrangement. We are trying to boost employee morale and get employees to come into the office more often. Are we allowed to celebrate employees' birthdays? We were thinking something simple like having everyone get together in the conference room to have cake whenever it's someone's birthday.
ANSWER: Celebrating employees' birthdays can be a positive way for employers to build team rapport and show employees that employers value them. That said, employers should be aware of potential issues. When implementing a birthday recognition program, employers should be mindful of respecting employees 'privacy and preferences as well as avoiding discrimination concerns. One way to respectfully celebrate is to highlight employees born in the same month (which protects their actual birth date and age). Employers could also allow employees to voluntarily opt into the birthday recognition celebrations or have a way to easily opt out (such as a person they can contact if they would prefer not to have their birthday shared}.
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Your employees are often your first line of defense in keeping your digital business assets secure. Using regular training programs and implementing a cyber risk management plan can be an effective way to build your line of defense against digital threats that could negatively impact your business, valuable information, and profits. Consider the following: Conduct Frequent Employee Training
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