By the fall, HR could have its first officially recognized standard, the first step in a long journey toward standardizing the metrics we all discuss, but … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Why I’m Worried About This Scary Talk From the EEOC
Here’s something that should strike fear into the heart of every manager, executive, and HR professional everywhere: The EEOC says it is “reinvigorated” … Read more
New Extended “Grace Period” for Health Care Reform Mandates
By Garrett Fenton Last March, the U.S. Department of Labor issued Technical Release 2011-01, which modified and extended its previously-announced … Read more
Three Ways to Make Mobile Work for Your Employee Benefits
There’s so much excitement about mobile phones and mobile apps. And, rightfully so. Mobile devices are closing the gaps in under-served demographics faster … Read more
How to Group-Think Your Way To Better HR Metrics
Great article last week in The Wall Street Journal on “What Gives Social Norms Their Power.” The research doesn’t have direct implications to … Read more
Generating New Value for Business: Four Key Steps That HR Can Take
I get a lot of studies and research cross my desk or drop into my email, and a large percentage of them are the type that generate news and a headline … Read more
Here’s Proof That a Twitter Firing Can Withstand NLRB Scrutiny
By Eric. B. Meyer I was considering three topics for today’s post: A teacher who was fired for watching 67 seconds of pornography; This smokin-hot … Read more
What Roles and Activities Should be Added to HR?
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
Employer Lessons From a Controversial Children’s Anti-Obesity Campaign
The Georgia Children’s Health Alliance has taken a lot of grief for this campaign. The links here are a smattering of the hue and cry. The campaign … Read more
Wage & Hour Claims Made Simple With Labor Department Phone App
By Eric B. Meyer The U.S. Department of Labor has created apps to allow non-exempt employees to record their time on their iPhones and iPads. What will the … Read more