I could not believe that they said that! Every morning I do a preview of articles, deciding which ones to print and read on my commute into the city, or, … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Best/Worst Jobs, Bad Bosses, a Million-Dollar Performance Review
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: I hate performance reviews. Yes, I understand how valuable they are to all involved – both employee and … Read more
It’s All For the Good When Unions And Employers Take Negotiations Online
All’s fair in love and war between unions and employers, even online. The fight for the hearts and minds of employees have gone from the picket lines … Read more
Jose Berrios Takes Over as New Chair of SHRM Board of Directors
See (2) updates below. SHRM watchers take note: Robb Van Cleave is out, Jose Berrios is in. Berrios, described in a press release as “a national … Read more
In Ugly, Out Ugly: What Do You Do When a New Hire is Bad From Day 1?
What happens when a highly-anticipated new hire finally arrives for work and settles into their job — and you know almost immediately that they are … Read more
No, Working Parents Aren’t Wusses
I’ve got a confession to make: I used to hate working parents. Okay, maybe hate is a strong word, but I at least strongly disliked them. Every time I … Read more
What the Latest Numbers Tell Us: The Voluntary Turnover Exodus Has Begun
The holiday season may be drawing to a close, but repercussions of being on the naughty list are only just starting to be felt. This isn’t a reference to … Read more
Your Workplace is Not a Cocktail Lounge: How to Maintain Standards of Conduct
From NFL quarterback Brett Favre’s sexting spectacle, to Navy Captain Owen Honors’ loss of command for producing racy videos, to ESPN sportscaster Ron … Read more
How the Spirit of Giving Can Help Companies Reap Higher Performance
Company-sponsored volunteerism is popular, and the public relations departments in most organizations are supportive of these efforts. However, many … Read more
Helping Employees Take Advantage of (and Keep) New Year’s Resolutions
It’s the first week of the year, and your employees have made personal vows to eat better, exercise more, and manage stress. As health care advocates, you … Read more