This will not exactly come as a big shock: a new survey has found that a lack of communication — keeping employees in the dark — is the top … Read more
The NLRB’s New Blueprint For “Quickie” Union Elections
By Eric B. Meyer On Tuesday, the National Labor Relations Board‘s “quickie” election rules survived a challenge in the U.S. Senate. Next … Read more
Two Lessons We Should Have Learned in Management 101
An interesting book that was quite popular in America in the late 1980s was All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. The book was a … Read more
The 5 Best Social Media Tools For Employee Benefits Communication
We’re glad to see more companies are starting to use social media! But we’re still surprised by how many don’t think it’s possible or are worried about … Read more
HR Roundtable: Helping Your Business by Growing Your Social Footprint
The HR Roundtable in Cincinnati was taking a new approach this month in discussing social media and HR. Most articles out there condemn people for not … Read more
5 Takeaways from EEOC’s Guidance on Use of Criminal Background Checks
By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued updated Enforcement Guidance on employer use of arrest and conviction … Read more
What the Presidential Election Can Teach Us About Hiring
If you think about it, a presidential election is little more than a long, intense, and extremely personal interview. It’s where the people of the United … Read more
Lost Knowledge — What Are You and Your Organization Doing About It?
I watched “60 Minutes” a few weeks ago and one segment really caught my attention. A group of men, most in their late 50’s and early 60’s that had worked … Read more
When It Comes to Interviewing, Are You as Smart as a Kindergartner?
Lately, a lot has been written about the trick questions sometimes used in the interview process. So, let’s have a little fun today. Try your luck on the … Read more
Four Reasons Why Good Managers Make Bad Schedules
Why do managers make bad scheduling decisions? While there are many creative ways managers can ruin schedules, there are only a few root causes. In fact, … Read more