I recently got a call from an employee who wanted to know if it made sense to use some of his retirement plan funds to purchase a life insurance policy. My … Read more
Weekly Wrap: The Tide Seems to Have Turned For Social Media on the Job
I’m a sucker for research and data, and I write a lot about surveys that strike me as particularly interesting or insightful. Here’s another … Read more
Who Is the Greatest HR Leader Ever?
Editor’s Note: Dr. John Sullivan has been a provocateur and strategist in the field of human resources and talent management for over 30 years. His … Read more
Total Rewards Day 2: Sun, Awards, and HR’s Role in the Banking Crisis
As bad as it is dealing with unseasonably cool temperatures and drizzly rain while at a conference in San Diego, the flip side is that you have nothing to … Read more
Research and Demographics Make Case For Employee Caregiver Groups
The Pew Internet Project’s released their latest study on the social life of health information. The full report marks the growth in use of online … Read more
Total Rewards Day 1: Waking Up to Motivation With Dan Pink
One thing I’ve learned about conferences: It can be tough getting the brain cells to buy whatever a keynote speaker is selling early in the morning … Read more
Incentives Program Overload: Knowing When to Ask For Help is the Key
An effective employee incentives and rewards program can work wonders. The trick is creating a program that works and then managing it properly. It seems … Read more
How Do You Ask Employees, “I Need a Blood Sample”?
Just how exactly do you tell an employee, “I need a blood sample”? Telling your team you are requiring biometric screenings can be among the most difficult … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Survey Says Half of U.S. Firms Struggling to Fill Critical Jobs
You heard this last year, but you are hearing it again with even more urgency: despite the record number of people out of work and looking for jobs, … Read more
Sleeping on the Job: How a Short Nap Can Help Employees be More Effective
If you get a bit tired after lunch, maybe you should sleep it off instead of grabbing another cup of coffee. MetroNaps has something called an energy pod. … Read more