By Dick Grote In many smaller organizations there is no formal compensation policy. There may not even be an HR professional available to consult on merit … Read more
With Employee Recognition, Maybe it’s Time to Change the Metric
Artificial hearts have waxed and waned in popularity in the medical community over the decades. Most artificial heart designs are, essentially, pumps with … Read more
California Supreme Court Expands Reach Of State Overtime Laws
By John D. McLachlan Last week, the California Supreme Court ruled that work performed in California by nonresident employees for California-based … Read more
Satisfaction Appraisals: What Performance Reviews Could Actually Be
What is the real measure of how well you’re doing your job? Not the number of widgets you turn out each day, but whether the widget buyer is satisfied with … Read more
When it Comes to Employee Recognition, No Gesture is Too Small
The one thing that most employees cite, over and over again, as a frustration about their employer is a lack of gratitude. This is particularly true during … Read more
As a Manager, You Need to Build Your Relationship Before You Need It
“Every situation is different. In medical school you are trained on certain basic emergency situation. One you begin your practice, basically everything … Read more
Today on TLNT Radio: SHRM Recap, Recruiting Wars, Banning Smokers
Today at 2 pm EDT/11 am PDT is the second episode of TLNT Radio. You can listen to it live from the web or you can dial in to (818) 572-8036 to listen to … Read more
An Employer Blueprint For How to Screw Up At-Will Employment
By Eric B. Meyer In most states, absent a contract of employment, an employee is considered at-will (i.e., he or she can be fired for any reason or no … Read more
July 4: A Day to Remember Employees and Their Workplace Contributions
I had the pleasure recently of meeting David Zinger, founder of the Employee Engagement Network and thought leader on engagement, in Dublin. In a good … Read more
Brazil: Employment Law Basics for a Country with a Robust Labor Market
By Celia Joseph Earlier this summer, The Ferretti Group, the Italian luxury yacht manufacturer, announced the inauguration of the new Ferrettigroup Brasil … Read more