“Much talking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune. The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, … Read more
New Software Isn’t Always the Answer to an HR Problem
I get dozens of emails each day telling me how a great product can have a miraculous effect in my company. Twenty years ago, I would get excited about new … Read more
HR Basics: Will a DUI Show Up on a Job Seeker’s Background Check?
If you are bringing someone in to take on responsibilities within your company or organization, it is important to make sure that they will be a good fit, … Read more
Can an HR Manager Get Fired For Siding With Employees in a Discrimination Case?
By Eric B. Meyer Well, you can forget about that “place at the table.” That’s for sure. An EAP consultant gets fired for supporting an employee. In … Read more
A Battle We Need to Keep Waging: More Parental Leave For U.S. Employees
I’m 33. Many people in my age group are having kids and are realizing just how bad family leave policies are in the United States. Me? I’ve known it my … Read more
It’s Really Critical You Avoid Anonymous Performance Feedback
Anonymous performance feedback is a popular component of many an organization’s performance review process. However, while it is widely used, it can … Read more
New Year, Same Story: 2016 Forecast Is For Another Year of 3% Raises
If you were thinking all the recent news of job growth signaled a big comeback for the U.S. economy, think again — because another economic indicator … Read more
What Happens When Leaders Show Humility and Openness to Feedback?
Whitney is an HR manager. She works for a small IT company. She found herself facing one of the most challenging conversations an employee can have: … Read more
HR Basics: Temp Employees Really Need Anti-Harassment Training, Too
By Eric B. Meyer In these Summer months, it’s easy to relax a bit. But, don’t relax too much at work. As one employer found out, it’s easy to slip up when … Read more
Your Best Employee Role Model? It’s When You Have Active, Engaged Managers
“I love this job. The work I do is so interesting and I am finally in a job that I am learning so much. My problem is that this manager of mine is … Read more