Company culture is like parenting. Parents want their kids to be happy. But if that fleeting happiness is the only goal, more important things are … Read more
Financial Wellness Is More Than “Nice to Have” in Today’s Environment
If you’ve ever had an employee lose their home to foreclosure, if you’ve ever had an employee lose everything in a fire, if you’ve ever had an employee … Read more
HR Basics: Will a DUI Show Up on a Job Seeker’s Background Check?
If you are bringing someone in to take on responsibilities within your company or organization, it is important to make sure that they will be a good fit, … Read more
Can an HR Manager Get Fired For Siding With Employees in a Discrimination Case?
By Eric B. Meyer Well, you can forget about that “place at the table.” That’s for sure. An EAP consultant gets fired for supporting an employee. In … Read more
It’s Really Critical You Avoid Anonymous Performance Feedback
Anonymous performance feedback is a popular component of many an organization’s performance review process. However, while it is widely used, it can … Read more
What Happens When Leaders Show Humility and Openness to Feedback?
Whitney is an HR manager. She works for a small IT company. She found herself facing one of the most challenging conversations an employee can have: … Read more
HR Basics: How Long Does a Background Check Really Take?
Conducting background checks on a perspective employee is a crucial part of any hiring process. Employment screening can take anywhere from one to five … Read more
Why Is Pregnancy Such a Touchy Subject In Employee Wellness Health Assessments?
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News “Are you pregnant?” It’s a topic employers generally avoid, since the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 prohibited … Read more
Why Is It So Hard to Bring Up a Difficult Issue With Your Boss?
During a coaching session, Whitney, a mid-level manager, told me that she wished her boss Liam had handled the situation differently. The “situation” was … Read more
Pre-Hire Inquiries and Medical Exams: Don’t Do What This Employer Did
By Eric B. Meyer When the EEOC accuses your company of engaging in a “pattern or practice” of discrimination, it’s gonna be a tough year. In EEOC v. … Read more