There are two predominant factors that impact the design of a Global Human Resources strategy: Corporate Culture; Local Culture. Corporate culture refers … Read more
Judge OK’s Employee’s Firing For Facebook Post – But There’s a Catch
By Eric B. Meyer Last week, a National Labor Relations Board Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) ruled, for the first time, that an employer could legally fire … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: How to Develop Some Great Interview Questions
This exercise was adapted from an ice breaker published on the Dr. Clue website. Materials & Set Up: A classroom with seats and/or tables. Process: … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Are These Really Things That Bad Managers Say?
If you know me (or have read me) much at all, you know one thing: I am obsessed with bad management. It’s probably because I’ve worked for so … Read more
Open Enrollment: Don’t Let It Be a Lost Opportunity for Your Employees
It’s open enrollment season, and many employees are making the key decisions that will impact both their health coverage and tax situation for 2012. … Read more
A Toothless Tiger: What You Need to Know About the WARN Act
By John A. Gallagher The WARN Act is The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. That’s a mouthful! In general, this statute is designed … Read more
3 Things Managers and HR Pros Can Learn From Moneyball
There’s a new Brad Pitt movie out – calm down HR ladies this isn’t your Legends of the Fall Brad Pitt movie – this one is about baseball and he doesn’t … Read more
How Bad Reward Decisions Turned Into 70,000 Layoffs
Just pay people enough to take the issue of money off the table! This seems to be the advice du jour. It is the centerpiece of Dan Pink’s … Read more
7 Recruiting Challenges Your Website Needs To Solve
Given the uncertainty of today’s economy, recruitment may be the last thing on many employers’ minds. However, the resourcefulness, innovative thinking, … Read more
Buying a Car and Hiring a Candidate: Yes, There Are a Few Similarities
So, my wife and I are looking for a second car. My last car was wrecked when a 16 year-old smashed into the side of it two and a half years ago. And those … Read more