By John E. Thompson The period has now closed for submitting information and comments relating to the U.S. Labor Department’s “preliminary … Read more
What Are You Doing to Help Retiring Workers With Health Care Needs?
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been on a roadshow of workshops across the country, talking to groups of pre-retirees about health insurance coverage in … Read more
Five Simple Ways to Retain Top Talent on a Shoestring Budget
I love small and medium sized HR shops for a number of reasons, but none more than for the simple fact, smaller sized HR shops have to be creative. My … Read more
The Role of Technology in the Evolution of HR
The field of human resources can be divided into two basic areas: Personnel management focusing on administrative and legal processes associated with … Read more
Background Screening: How You Can Build a Better Candidate Experience
The economy is steadily improving and employers need every advantage they can get as the competition once again heats up for top talent. It’s a long-held … Read more
85% of Companies Offer Flex Time, But Does it Really Mean They’re Flexible?
Do you feel like you’ve got more flexibility at work? A recent report from virtual and executive office space leader Regus has indicated that 85 … Read more
The Office Debate: When Is it Time to Talk, and When Is It Time to Go?
Organizations waste a lot of time communicating badly. They fall into the trap of talking about things that have already been decided, or not talking when … Read more
Protecting Trade Secrets Through Employee Surveillance is Risky Business
By Michael R. Greco The difference between having a trade secret and not can come down to the steps that a company takes to protect its secrets. The … Read more
The Power of an Alumni Network, and 3 Reasons You Need to Consider One
What typically happens when an employee leaves an organization? The employer and employee share a few laughs, celebrate the good memories and begin to … Read more
Resurrecting that Forgotten Incentive Program: It’s All About Communication
It is a story told and re-told all across the country when it comes to a corporate incentive and rewards programs. The company decides that they need to … Read more