We all remember that feeling you get before the first day of school — nervous, excited, and very concerned over which outfit to wear. For new students, … Read more
Why You Need an Essential List of Job Functions When Approving FMLA
By Eric B. Meyer Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, an eligible employee has the right to take up to 12 work weeks of covered leave for, among other … Read more
When Is a Workplace Whistleblower Not a Whistleblower?
The other day our local paper ran a story about David Danon, a former attorney with the Vanguard Group who’s embroiled in a huge lawsuit over his claim … Read more
10 More Good Reasons You Should Hire Overqualified Candidates
Second of two parts Yesterday, I listed 10 Good Reasons You Should Be Hiring Overqualified Candidates. Today, I’ll list 10 more good reasons for you. … Read more
The Problem When Managers Get Too Fond of Discretionary Rewards
Ah, management discretion. Leaders often have a great fondness for discretionary rewards, particularly in bonus and incentive plans. And why not? … Read more
Despite Your Best Efforts, Why Aren’t Your Employees More Engaged?
By David Lee and Jacob Schneid Despite millions of words written and millions of dollars spent on improving employee engagement, the needle has barely … Read more
Unpaid Intern Group Certified by Court For Collective Action
By John E. Thompson After more than a year of litigation (the filing which we reported here), former unpaid Gawker Media interns will be permitted to send … Read more
Why Coaching Doesn’t Always Work
It’s no news flash that executive coaching is one of the wisest investments an organization can make. Countless studies show that employees who seek … Read more
10 Good Reasons You Should Be Hiring Overqualified Candidates
First of two parts Imagine being assigned a physician and then purposely rejecting them solely because they were “overqualified” for your medical … Read more
Managing as Mothering: What Mom Taught Me About Servant Leadership
My mom died last month, and amid the sadness of losing her was a silver lining: learning what a great boss she was. I knew my mom, Marty Frauenheim, had … Read more