“A relationship without trust is like a cell phone without service. All you can do is play games.“ – Origin unknown Business is supposed to be … Read more
Our Goals For Labor Day? They’re Simpler Than You Think
Editor’s Note: This post is from a previous Labor Day, and it seemed appropriate to share again today. For those of you TLNT readers who reside in … Read more
Workers on COBRA Should Consider Moving to Health Care State Exchanges
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News As the open enrollment season for employer-sponsored health insurance gets underway this fall, experts say there’s … Read more
How Real-Time Feedback Can Help Boost Employee Engagement
People love getting actionable information. I see this all the time at BlackbookHR: When I give the team updates, they don’t just want a high-level … Read more
HR Basics: Which Employees Are Eligible to Take FMLA Leave?
By Eric B. Meyer The Family and Medical Leave Act allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for a variety of … Read more
When You’re Off on Monday, Remember the First Labor Day That Almost Wasn’t
Labor Day was born out of the first nationwide labor movement in America at the turn of the 20th Century. As the Industrial Revolution opened the door to … Read more
Would You Drop to the Floor If Shooting Broke Out In Your Workplace?
By Howard Mavity With depressing regularity, we receive calls asking for guidance in evaluating and responding to potential workplace violence threats. The … Read more
Late for Work 111 Times Because of Breakfast, He Got to Keep His $90,000 Job
By Eric B. Meyer Earlier this year, I shared the most unique late-to-work excuses. “I have a bad habit of eating breakfast in the morning, and I lost track … Read more
HR Basics: 4 Common Hiring Mistakes You Really Need to Avoid
Employees are one of the most important assets to a business, so that’s why hiring the right candidates is crucial to a business’ success. You want your … Read more
You’re Not the Boss of Me? Well, the NLRB May Disagree
By Gregory D. Hanscom With a few key strokes last month, the National Labor Relations Board, in a 3-2 decision down party lines, wiped away years of … Read more