Unemployment is coming down and, even if it weren’t, great employees always have their choice of employers. Case in point: I got some great service at a … Read more
There’s No Place in Your Workplace For Bullying Behavior
I heard on the news that a new anti-bullying law had been put in place in a local community. There were the usual skeptics as to how effective it was going … Read more
Organ Donor Rejection, or When an Organization Rejects Change
I know; this is a strange title for an HR article, however, it’s an important concept in the talent recruitment world. What happens when a star … Read more
Hiring Veterans: They Want a Chance to Show How Great They Can Be
Editor’s Note: This was first published on TLNT on Veterans Day 2011, but it seems equally appropriate to bring it back today. I got a chance to … Read more
What Do Job Seekers Really Need From HR?
Between 2012 and 2013, the average applicant volume per position nearly doubled according to a survey by the Talent Board. One might think the higher … Read more
The SHRM-HRCI Issue: Crocodile Tears for Certified HR Folks Out There
I never thought much about certifying as an HR pro. I get it. You want to be shown as a knowledgeable professional and get some letters after your name. … Read more
The Essentials of a Healthy Employer-Employee Relationship
It’s no secret that when a new employee comes on board, the employer who hired them is effectively beginning a new relationship. It is the same … Read more
Making Waves: HR’s Critical Role in Kickstarting Change
The project plan was flashed on the screen. The financial metrics were shared. Work steps were reviewed and analyzed for many months ahead. Yet, something … Read more
It’s Risky to Fire a Sick Employee Right Before They Are FMLA Eligible
By Eric B. Meyer I read this case yesterday about an employee who provided her company with a Nov. 12 doctor’s note, requesting that her hours be … Read more
Will Competency Testing Advance the HR Profession? Pulease!
I must say that all this talk about SHRM’s decision to offer its own certification is mighty intriguing, and as a certificate holder (SPHR) I did panic a … Read more