By Alyssa Engelberg Billed as a means to protect out-of-work Oregonians from discrimination, the Oregon Legislature passed a new law that prohibits overt … Read more
Building a “Brandful” Work Environment: It’s Engagement by Another Name
You don’t hear a lot about companies building brand ambassadors these days, and if you attend as many conferences as I do, you know that you also … Read more
How Well Do Workers Know Their Top Leaders? Many Don’t Have a Clue
Some people tell me that I get obsessed about certain subjects — like employee engagement, for example. If I’m a bit obsessed, it’s … Read more
Indiana’s New Anti-Smoking Law: How It Impacts Managers and the Workplace
By George D. Adams and William Vail Last week, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed anti-smoking legislation into law. It will take effect July 1, 2012, and … Read more
Why Employers Really DON’T Want Employee Facebook Passwords
By Eric B. Meyer Relax! Businesses don’t want employee Facebook passwords. But, if you think they do — maybe you read this article last week … Read more
Weekly Wrap: How Far Do We Go to Make the Punishment Fit the Crime?
As the dust slowly starts to settle from the National Football League scandal that saw huge and unprecedented penalties and sanctions dropped on the New … Read more
Survey: Employees Are Employers Top Challenge in Offering Health Benefits
Towers Watson and the National Business Group on Health released their annual survey this month. The report delves into cost trends, employers’ commitment … Read more
The Word From Monster’s CEO: The Job Board Could Be Sold
Saying, “At a certain price, anything’s for sale,” Monster CEO and Board Chairman Sal Iannuzzi unequivocally confirmed Thursday that the job board — … Read more
Distinguishing Between State and Federal Disability-Accommodation Claims
By Eric B. Meyer Let’s say you operate a business in New Jersey. Your disabled employee comes to you requesting an accommodation for his or her … Read more
The Lesson of Tebow: Sometimes, You Need to Get Rid of Your Favorites
By now, most of the free world knows that Peyton Manning accepted the quarterback position with the Denver Broncos, who already had a quarterback in Tim … Read more