By Eric B. Meyer When Krysten Overly, a financial advisor at a bank, told her male boss that she was resigning, Overly claims that he grabbed … Read more
What Do Employees Want? 3 Simple Things That Will Improve Engagement
I don’t think any of us – manager or employee alike – could express shock at Gallup’s latest report that 71 percent of American workers are “not engaged” … Read more
5 Assumptions About Work-Life Flexibility That Are Absolutely Wrong
Employers may not know as much about work-life flexibility as they think, according to a report from the Families and Work Institute and the Society for … Read more
What If You Forget to Tell an Employee About FMLA Leave?
By Eric B. Meyer If you have 50 or more employees, you must abide by the Family and Medical Leave Act. The FMLA affords up to 12 work weeks of leave in a … Read more
Employers More Positive About Hiring Veterans Than Vets Are Themselves
As America prepares to honor its military veterans, a new survey says recent and soon-to-be vets are concerned about finding a job and many feel unprepared … Read more
Are Employee Benefits Disappearing? It’s a Question of Perception vs. Reality
A lot of talk has surfaced about the state of employee benefits and workplace perks. Emily Brandon’s list of 21 Workplace Benefits That Are Rapidly … Read more
Hiring Veterans: They Want a Chance to Show How Great They Can Be
I got a chance to spend some time this past weekend with a group of veterans and here’s what I came away with… As HR/Talent Pros we are constantly looking … Read more
$50K to Stay With a Job For 5 Years? It Might Not Be As Crazy As It Sounds
Companies are always looking for the latest way to retain employees. How about a $50,000 bonus for employees after they’ve been with your … Read more
The Brainstorming Boondoggle: Forced Collaboration Doesn’t Always Work
I believe wholeheartedly that you usually get a better solution when a group of people put their heads together to solve a problem. I’ve seen it work … Read more
What a Swedish Axe Can Teach Us About Building a Quality Workforce
A friend asked me to go antelope hunting yesterday, but I said no. First of all, I don’t hunt, and secondly, I’m still freaked out by the recent Lysteria … Read more