When you have a man and woman performing the same job, you pay ’em the same. Otherwise, you’re violating the Equal Pay Act. Except, an employer can argue … Read more
House Passes Comp Time Bill
A bill allowing employers to pay workers in comp time rather than cash for overtime hours was passed by the House today. On a largely partisan lines, the … Read more
HR Roundtable: What Keeps HR and Marketing Apart?
This month’s Roundtable (in Cincinnati) took the chance to cross business lines and discuss the relationship, or lack of one, between HR and marketing. It … Read more
What Stories Are Your Customers Telling About Your Values?
Etihad Airways turns plane around for elderly couple to meet their dying grandchild That headline signaled as much about the core values of the … Read more
Five Tips for Eliminating Workplace Misconduct
If you’re like most human resources professionals, you want to create a workplace where misconduct can’t thrive — and that starts with a strong focus on … Read more
You Should Know Your Employees As Well As You Know Your Customers?
For the first time in history, there are five generations working side by side. This new multi-generational workforce has the potential to pose major … Read more
Why Data Needs a Story to Make a Difference
Trying to sell a new idea or program to senior leadership? Or showcase your organization’s features to win a corporate award or land a grant? We’ve all … Read more
Before You Dump Your Annual Review, Ask Your Employees What They Want. Here’s How
With companies like GE, Adobe and Accenture revamping the way they do performance reviews, many others are now jumping on the bandwagon. But how do you … Read more
When You Say It That Way, Your Feedback Fails
Colin (not his real name) sits down at the conference table with the company’s president, COO, and VP of HR. Colin is the VP of Leadership Development and … Read more
Communication is the Key to Getting the Best From Your 1099s
We all know communication is central to the success of any relationship. So why, then, do so many companies and HR managers have trouble setting effective … Read more