When I heard it, I thought it must be an error. According to a Mercer study, 40 percent of the women who leave their job to have children struggle to … Read more
Adding Value to an Organization: It’s More Than Reporting What’s Wrong
One of the CEO’s I am working with on a business transformation said to me about his managers, “No, he won’t actually help solve the problem, he is more of … Read more
9th Circuit Rules For Employers in Protecting Trade Secrets
By John D. McLachlan More often than not when a management law firm informs its clients of recent case developments, the news is not good. This is an … Read more
HR Roundtable: What if HR Ruled the Business World?
The May HR Roundtable in Cincinnati started with a vast amount of silence, which is never the norm when you come to a Roundtable! The reason for the stark … Read more
Lessons From The Tipping Point: Utilizing Influencers to Drive Change
One of the things I enjoy about HR is that you can take many lessons from other functional areas of the business. One of the most interesting areas to me … Read more
What You Can Do If Your Boss Is a Jerk
I tweeted out an article last week called “The 7 Worst Kinds of Bosses” that was taken from a Monster.com article. I’m intrigued about the “Worst” boss … Read more
Employee Engagement: Nice to Have, But Productivity Should be the Goal
Editor’s Note: Dr. John Sullivan has been a provocateur and strategist in the field of human resources and talent management for over 30 years. His … Read more
Can You Reject an Applicant Because They Just Completed Drug Rehab?
By Eric B. Meyer Although the Americans with Disabilities Act does not protect employees or applicants who use illegal drugs, it does protect those who are … Read more
“What Can HR Learn From… ?” Here’s What You’ll Get When You See That
As I prepare for my day, I tag articles that I will methodically printout, link on Delicious, or just read online. I do a quick scan of all “my relevant … Read more
Georgia Governor Signs State’s New Restrictive Covenant Act
By Joseph P. Shelton On Friday (May 11, 2011), Gov. Nathan Deal signed House Bill 30, Georgia’s Restrictive Covenant Act. For those that have been … Read more