My mother, God rest her soul, once cautioned me to understand that not everyone takes work as seriously as I do. I was telling her about some workplace … Read more
What Do You Do When Your HR Department Really Sucks?
Are you working in an HR department that sucks? You know if you are, it’s all right, you can admit it, because it’s the first step in changing it. I bet I … Read more
Who’s Actually Responsible For Engagement, Anyway?
I’ve been reflecting lately on who is actually responsible for employee engagement. At first, it might seem like a pretty straightforward answer. … Read more
Just Doing What You Do Is the Real Path to Personal Development
Whether you label it professional development, personal growth, self-actualization, or transcendence, many of us fiercely pursue “development” … Read more
NLRB Schedules Public Meetings on “Ambush” Union Election Rule
By Michael J. Lotito The National Labor Relations Board has scheduled at least two public meetings to address the controversial re-proposal of a rule that … Read more
Doing Good Is Good: How Volunteering Makes For a Healthier Workforce
Many companies have health and wellness programs in place for employees, whether it be through cash based wellness-incentives or physical programs like … Read more
Sometimes, A Little More Raise Can Make a Lot of Difference
You just received an above average performance rating from your boss, which naturally put a large smile on your face. But, that was subsequently wiped away … Read more
It’s Not Hard: How to Design a Perfect Performance Management Process
Here’s how to design the perfect performance management process. It isn’t a trick. Really. OK, well “perfect” may be a bit strong, but it is possible … Read more
Yes, Employers Can’t Require a Note for Each Intermittent FMLA Absence
By Eric B. Meyer Those four-letter federal employment statutes — FMLA and FLSA — can be a real pain in the rear, am I right? Today’s … Read more
Finding Flexibility: Helping Managers Cope With Flexible Work Solutions
One of the great myths of management is that supervisors want their employees to work long hours. Many employees think their hours are 9 to “whenever my … Read more