By Eric B. Meyer Your company has set up a private LinkedIn Group. Your company, which controls who may become a member of the Group, has seen the number … Read more
April Fool’s Day Pranks Can Be Bad, But Here Are 3 That Are Far Worse
Yesterday was the day when pranksters push the boundaries of acceptable office “humor” – from wrapping an entire cube in tin foil (actual photo from our … Read more
There’s a Good Reason Why HR Should Lead Change Initiatives
Change management is about people, performance and leadership, ergo, one would think HR should be leading the charge (or at least playing a major role). … Read more
Here’s Why We Need to Pay Higher Referral Fees For Diverse Candidates
I know a ton of HR Pros right now who have been charged by their organizations to go out and “diversify” their workforce. By “diversify,” I’m not talking … Read more
What Managers Can Do When Employees Engage in Conflict
Every manager knows that resolving conflict between employees can be daunting. Many managers simply try their best to avoid the conflict and hope that they … Read more
Perks Are Fine, But Here’s How to Help Employees Really Love Their Jobs
We’ve all heard about the fun perks that progressive employers like Google and Yahoo offered their employees — great social activities, play areas, … Read more
How Not to Get Sued For April Foolishness in the Workplace
Editor’s Note: This popular TLNT post from 2013 seemed appropriate to bring back today. There’s a distinct possibility that some of your employees will do … Read more
Obama Vetoes Resolution Disapproving NLRB “Quickie” Election Rule
By Ilyse Wolens Schuman and Michael J. Lotito As predicted, President Obama has vetoed S.J. Res. 8, a joint resolution of disapproval seeking to prevent … Read more
Excessive Pay Is STILL Excessive – and the Boss Still Needs Skin in the Game
In 1991, Bud Crystal released the book In Search of Excess, a scathing commentary on executive pay. I was a newly minted Compensation Consultant in a large … Read more
Class Action Claim For Running Background Check Gets Tossed in Court
Finally, a voice of reason. Employers got some good news from a judge in the Northern District of California last week, when the court granted Paramount … Read more