I love small and medium sized HR shops for a number of reasons, but none more than for the simple fact, smaller sized HR shops have to be creative. My … Read more
The Role of Technology in the Evolution of HR
The field of human resources can be divided into two basic areas: Personnel management focusing on administrative and legal processes associated with … Read more
If a Boss Has to Go Undercover, They Aren’t Much of a Boss at All
Here’s the only big surprise about the big flap erupting this week over the television “reality” show Undercover Boss: that it took so long for a flap to … Read more
Internship Crackdown: Did L.A. Miss the Memo on Paying Interns?
Remember when we talked about how the U.S. Department of Labor was going to start cracking down on unpaid internships? The city of Los Angeles must have … Read more
Can an Employee Be Terminated for Simply Surfing the Internet?
By John A Gallagher We are seeing a major, major uptick in employees being terminated because they surfed the Internet at work. Indeed, as this article … Read more
How Much Time do You Spend Dealing With Employee Disputes at Work?
I’ve worked as a manager for a long time and sometimes feel there is nothing I might encounter anymore that would surprise me — until, of … Read more
Background Screening: How You Can Build a Better Candidate Experience
The economy is steadily improving and employers need every advantage they can get as the competition once again heats up for top talent. It’s a long-held … Read more
85% of Companies Offer Flex Time, But Does it Really Mean They’re Flexible?
Do you feel like you’ve got more flexibility at work? A recent report from virtual and executive office space leader Regus has indicated that 85 … Read more
The Office Debate: When Is it Time to Talk, and When Is It Time to Go?
Organizations waste a lot of time communicating badly. They fall into the trap of talking about things that have already been decided, or not talking when … Read more
Protecting Trade Secrets Through Employee Surveillance is Risky Business
By Michael R. Greco The difference between having a trade secret and not can come down to the steps that a company takes to protect its secrets. The … Read more