If you’re managing a team you might wonder what comes first: engaged and personally invested employees or productive, great work? Or to put it another way, … Read more

4 Essential Elements You Really Need in Your Employee Handbook
If you are a small business and you have an employee handbook in place, congratulations. You are already a step ahead of many business owners who feel they … Read more
The Problem With Putting “Do Not Hire” Notes in Personnel Files
By Eric B. Meyer If I ever handled a plaintiff’s case again, at deposition, I would be sure to take a page out of the playbook of Texas employment … Read more

How Can HR Add Real Business Value? It Takes More Than a Seat at the Table
“Finally – some strong evidence that giving HR pros the proverbial ‘seat at the table’ actually can raise company profits.” Really? Simply … Read more

How Many Hours at Work Are Simply Too Many Hours at Work?
An article last week on NFL.com spoke to the work schedule of Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz, which averages 100 hours per week! Here’s how … Read more

Fast, Faster, Fastest: How Going Slow Simply Kills Organizations
First of two parts You could accurately call me Dr. Speed because I love speed. I don’t mean the speed associated with fast cars, but instead, … Read more

The True Key to Great Workforce Productivity
“Don’t confuse activity with achievement.” — John Wooden, American college basketball coach All my career, I’ve personal fought my tendency to “stay … Read more

How Obamacare Impacts Health Care For Federal Employees
Open enrollment season begins this week for the approximately 8 million federal workers and their dependents who receive health care coverage through the … Read more

Yes, the ADA Requires a Person to Show They Have a Disability
By Eric B. Meyer When the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) went into effect on January 1, 2009, the changes to the Americans with … Read more

Hiring Wisdom: A Good Hiring System Is Simply a Recipe For Success
One of the most valuable skills any business owner or manager can have is the ability to develop, implement and ensure the use of effective systems. … Read more