I always like to surround myself with happy, positive people. I have enough pragmatism for us all! You should see the people I work with – it’s like one … Read more
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Challenge to Health Care Mandate
As predicted, the U.S. Supreme Court today agreed to hear a challenge to the health-care overhaul act passed in 2010, “with a decision on President … Read more
6 Things You Must Know About Social Media and Your Workforce
By Eric B. Meyer Cisco just completed this study, which shows just how much social media, device freedom, and mobile work means to the next generation. … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Devil or Angel? Don’t Look at Candidates That Way
It is human nature to look for like-minded others who share our values and opinions, but it’s in your best interest to curb this tendency when evaluating … Read more
Weekly Wrap: How Would You Deal With a Painfully Outspoken Employee?
Good talent management wisdom can be hard to find. That’s why I appreciate so much of the sound advice that Liz Ryan dispenses in her column over at … Read more
Some Rules of Thumb For Employees During Open Enrollment
When ordering take-out last night for my family, I used a rule of thumb that when you order Chinese food, you should ask for one entree less than the … Read more
What Do Employees Want? 3 Simple Things That Will Improve Engagement
I don’t think any of us – manager or employee alike – could express shock at Gallup’s latest report that 71 percent of American workers are “not engaged” … Read more
5 Assumptions About Work-Life Flexibility That Are Absolutely Wrong
Employers may not know as much about work-life flexibility as they think, according to a report from the Families and Work Institute and the Society for … Read more
What If You Forget to Tell an Employee About FMLA Leave?
By Eric B. Meyer If you have 50 or more employees, you must abide by the Family and Medical Leave Act. The FMLA affords up to 12 work weeks of leave in a … Read more
Are Employee Benefits Disappearing? It’s a Question of Perception vs. Reality
A lot of talk has surfaced about the state of employee benefits and workplace perks. Emily Brandon’s list of 21 Workplace Benefits That Are Rapidly … Read more