By Howard Mavity OSHA enforces more whistleblower laws than any other agency and has made whistleblower protection one of its principal goals. So it grabs … Read more
Nevada’s New Social Media Law Takes Effect October 1
By Scott Mahoney Unless it is necessary to comply with a state or federal law or regulation, effective October 1, 2013, it will be illegal for a Nevada … Read more
Managerial Malpractice, or Why You Just Can’t Ignore Employees
We’re all leaders in the workplace. Whether you manage a small, medium, or large staff, or are solely responsible for your own conduct during the work day, … Read more
SHRM Chicago 4: Mark Kelly, Gabby Giffords and a Big Dose of Inspiration
I can’t imagine that you can find a more inspirational way to end a conference than listening to Mark Kelly and Gabrielle “Gabby” … Read more
Lessons From SHRM Chicago: The 3 Big Misnomers About HR Technology
One of the big things that hits you right across the face when attending SHRM’s national conference is all the technology that is being peddled at the … Read more
Employee Recognition Needs to Be More Sustainable Than a Fad Diet
Over cake with colleagues at a recent company celebration, I had an epiphany. Well, perhaps not an epiphany as this is a truth I’ve long known, but … Read more
SHRM Chicago 3: Dan Pink on Why We’re All Really Salespeople
Attend enough SHRM conferences and you’ll hear a broad variety of well-paid speakers with all sorts of different messages. This 65th annual SHRM … Read more
Will Nevada Arbitration Agreements Be Enforceable After Sept. 30?
By Scott Mahoney Some employers have decided that it is beneficial to try to avoid public lawsuits and arbitrate disputes they may have with their … Read more
SHRM Chicago Insights: Take Criticism Seriously, Not Personally
I was lucky enough to see Hillary Clinton speak on Sunday at SHRM 2013 in Chicago. She banned the press and she didn’t take questions. No, she didn’t talk … Read more
SHRM Chicago 2: Inspiring a Workforce, 1 Pair of Shoes at a Time
One thing you learn pretty quickly after attending a few SHRM annual conferences is this: the inspirational speakers usually appear near the end of things, … Read more