I’m one of those managers who believes that actions speak louder than words. But, I also know that there are a number of high level managers and executives … Read more
Is Your Facebook Status a Protected Activity Under Federal Labor Law?
By Darrell A. Clay The increasing prevalence of social media, where people tend to be fairly loose lipped, has led many employers to adopt policies that … Read more
Best Places to Work: Would You Believe Facebook Tops the List?
From a site best known as the home of the disgruntled worker comes “The 50 Best Places to Work” list. It’s true. It’s true. Glassdoor actually has loads of … Read more
Looking to 2011: 4 Ways to Stay on Track and Avoid Bad Hires Next Year
Post a job, sift through the resumes and interview candidates. Signed, sealed, delivered – you’ve hired someone and they’re ready to work. It’s hiring in … Read more
Job Descriptions: It’s All About Where the Job is Headed, Not Where it is Now
My normal routine is this: Up at 4:30. Make the coffee. Check e-mail. Listen to Bloomberg TV for the business news update, get dressed in my workout gear … Read more
When Practice Doesn’t Make Perfect
When I was growing up and learning new things, I was always told “practice makes perfect.” As I struggled with everything from tying my shoes … Read more
An Employment Lawyer’s Version of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”
By Michael R. Greco Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the company; A disgruntled employee kept saying “please jump with me.” She was trying … Read more
Looking Back at 2010: Lots of People Predict, But Few Keep Score
Editor’s note: Mel Kleiman, who wrote the popular TLNT post “How to Find and Recruit the Best Hourly Employees,” recently reviewed his … Read more
The Secret of Management: Learning How to Manage More by Managing Less
By Thomas O. Davenport and Stephen D. Harding In one study of manager roles, a participant used an automotive metaphor to describe his job: “I try to keep … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Religious Holidays at Work, Tiny Pay Shock, and Bad Behaving Superstars
Is Christmas getting in the way of the holiday season? Miami Herald columnist and blogger Cindy Krischer Goodman – she’s one of the best writers on … Read more