By Eric B. Meyer Now, let’s talk about notice under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Specifically, in those situations in which an employee doesn’t use … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Who Designed Your Hiring System?
I was appalled when I reviewed a new client’s hiring system. It turns out that it was designed by their legal department. While it went to extremes to … Read more
The Secret to Engaging Millennials is Really No Big Secret at All
To get back to Kansas, Dorothy never had to jump through all the death-defying hoops the Wizard put her through. She had everything she needed (ruby … Read more
Here’s the Completely Wrong Way to Respond to Harassment Complaints
Editor’s Note: Weekly Wrap has been pre-empted by spring conference travel season. It will return soon. By Eric B. Meyer Folks, let me give you … Read more
3 Things That Get in the Way of Employee Feedback
I have been working with a client lately to help them understand their engagement survey results. The numbers are easy to read and see where scores … Read more
Another 13 of the Very Best (and Real) Employee Benefits
Yesterday, we listed 20 real employee benefits (The 20 [Best] and Real Employee Benefits) in no particular order. Today, we add another 13 of the best … Read more
Avoiding the “Profession” Trap: Reaching Out and Retooling HR
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth of 12 essays from the new book, The Rise of HR; Wisdom From 73 Thoughts Leaders. It’s compiled by Dave Ulrich, Bill … Read more
Reducing Workplace Stress: Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA?
By Eric B. Meyer Isn’t the Americans with Disabilities Act fun? Oh, right, it’s the federal employment law that y’all voted that keeps you up most at … Read more
Changing Organization Behavior For Today’s Modern Workplace Culture
Many modern organizations are locked into a mindset – an organizational culture – that began with the Industrial Revolution in 18th-century Britain and was … Read more
When Might It Be Discriminatory to Fire a Medical Marijuana User?
By Eric B. Meyer OK, let’s assume that I’m looking to fill another Blogprentice position. All hires must then pass a background check and drug screen. … Read more