My former employer announced recently that they are doing away with forced rankings and the annual performance management process. Hallelujah! I … Read more
Senators Introduce Legislation Targeting Worker Misclassification
By Ilyse Wolens Schuman Two weeks after the U.S. Department of Labor issued an Administrator’s Interpretation cautioning that “most workers are … Read more
The Four Big Reasons Why 99% of People Quit Their Jobs
There’s a million ways to lose your job — layoffs, company closes, smacking an employee on the butt. You name it and someone has lost their job over … Read more
HR Basics: The Four Benefits of Conducting Exit Interviews
Exit interviews are often overlooked, but they can be very valuable to your business. It’s a time to learn and reflect on your company as a whole and … Read more
The Limits to Accommodating Mental Illness in the Workplace
By Eric B. Meyer Many of us, including me, have a loved one or friend who has suffered through mental illness. With proper treatment, counseling and … Read more
Taking Initiative: It’s the Sign of a Healthy, and Highly Engaged, Workforce
“When you believe in what you’re doing and use your imagination and initiative, you can make a difference.” — Sam Dash, American law professor and chief … Read more
HR Basics: How to Cope When You Have a Compensation Department of One
Over the last few years, we have seen a rise in attention to the all too common, “HR Department of One.” These Jacks-and-Jills-of-all-trades, (and master … Read more
Workplace Culture is THE Key to Creating Better Employee Well-Being
Without a thriving workplace culture, organizations may suffer from employee disengagement, stagnant business practices, uninspired products and services, … Read more
HR Roundtable: Why Does HR Struggle With Vendors So Much?
Summer is always an interesting time for the HR Roundtable in Cincinnati because so many people are in flux with their schedules and vacations. It’s a … Read more
The ADA at 25: It Comes Down to Making a Reasonable Accommodation
By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, the Americans with Disabilities Act turned 25. To celebrate the 25th anniversary, the EEOC has created a new resource which … Read more