Many companies have health and wellness programs in place for employees, whether it be through cash based wellness-incentives or physical programs like … Read more
Sometimes, A Little More Raise Can Make a Lot of Difference
You just received an above average performance rating from your boss, which naturally put a large smile on your face. But, that was subsequently wiped away … Read more
It’s Not Hard: How to Design a Perfect Performance Management Process
Here’s how to design the perfect performance management process. It isn’t a trick. Really. OK, well “perfect” may be a bit strong, but it is possible … Read more
Yes, Employers Can’t Require a Note for Each Intermittent FMLA Absence
By Eric B. Meyer Those four-letter federal employment statutes — FMLA and FLSA — can be a real pain in the rear, am I right? Today’s … Read more
Finding Flexibility: Helping Managers Cope With Flexible Work Solutions
One of the great myths of management is that supervisors want their employees to work long hours. Many employees think their hours are 9 to “whenever my … Read more
10 Mistakes to Avoid With Your Employee Engagement Surveys
In many of my recent conversations with clients, the topic of employee engagement surveys comes up. Sometimes these are called climate surveys or … Read more
HR Roundtable: The Challenges Handling Religion in the Workplace
The February HR Roundtable in Cincinnati met under a “cloud” because January’s Roundtable was canceled due to the serious winter weather – not because the … Read more
The Temp Hiring Revolution: How to Avoid Getting Left Behind
Temporary hiring is on the rise, and recruiters, employers, and staffing pros would be smart to take note. Only about 24 percent of employers expect to … Read more
5 Ways You Can Improve Your Employee Feedback
Providing meaningful, actionable feedback is an important part of managing your people, keeping them motivated, and ensuring they’re aligned with your … Read more
Facebook’s Billion-Dollar Lesson About the 2 Big Hires They Missed
The most costly recruiting error in recent history was revealed this month. In mid February, Facebook announced its nearly $19 billion purchase of the … Read more