It was midnight at the Omni Hotel on Amelia Island about 45 minutes from Jacksonville, Florida. I had just been dropped off by an Uber driver after a … Read more
Fired For a Mouthful of Coffee? Court Says It Might Be Age Discrimination
By Eric B. Meyer WWE great The Undertaker is 50 years old. He’s an eight-time Heavyweight Champion. But, his greatest feat is his streak of 21 consecutive … Read more
5 Things Managers Do That Just Kill Employee Engagement
Over 2 million people quit their job each month, and the No. 1 reason is the quality of the relationship they have with their direct supervisor. It stands … Read more
HR Really Does Hold the Key to Your Company’s Financial Success
HR is in a strange place when it comes to business. It’s responsible for hiring the people who in turn build the company into what it is, but sometimes … Read more
Court Finds It Only Takes One Incident to Have a Hostile Work Environment
By Eric B. Meyer Let’s talk about a recent decision by the Richmond, Virginia-based Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in which the appellate court … Read more
If Your Company’s Purpose Is Tacos, Stay Close to the Tacos
When we say it’s a “law of nature,” it’s usually a shorthand for how things normally go — a rhythm or pattern that is true more often … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Cover Letters Are Out, But Facebook Is in
A recent article on Bloomberg.com cites a study of hiring managers Chicago-based consulting firm Addison Group that found that: Only 18 percent of hiring … Read more
It’s Your Humblest Employees Who Really Show Your Company’s Character
“Can you help me?” “Neither of us knew what help he needed, and the cashier suggested a few things before he figured out the gentleman needed help cutting … Read more
Workplace Communications: You Don’t Want to Be 100% Accurate, But 0% Effective
I remember in grade school getting an assignment to do a “report” on a topic or a book. Part of the assignment was always the length. “Make sure it’s two … Read more
Court Finds That Employer’s Anti-Union Communication Was Lawful
By Nelson D. Cary and Liz Cramer A federal appellate court, the Richmond, Virginia-based Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, recently reigned-in the … Read more