It was like a surgeon strategically wielding a scalpel taking out the organ that the body rejected. “I concluded that his leadership style and approach did … Read more
The Impact of Being a Highly Compensated Employee
Some of your employees may have recently received a letter in the mail notifying them that they are considered an HCE – highly compensated employee. The … Read more
Some Social Media Stats That Even Surprised Us
People of all ages are turning to blogs, Twitter, online videos, and Facebook. The distinctions between age and gender among users are blurring as the web … Read more
DirectEmployers Claims That a Half Million Have Visited .Jobs Boards
DirectEmployers Association, operator of the 40,000 site strong .Jobs Universe, says its network of job boards has welcomed more than half a million … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Cash Out Sick Days? Dream On, Unless You’re a Public Worker
As the national debate rages over the pay, perks, and pensions for public workers – just take a look at what’s going on in Wisconsin if you don’t know what … Read more
Is HR Helping Employer Skirt Discrimination Laws? We Can Do Better
The Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf was recently featured on the ABC series What Would You Do?, a show … Read more
Smokers in the Workforce: Why Do We Make Them Modern Day Lepers?
Nearly 20 years ago when I was editor of a newspaper in Great Falls, Montana, there was a winter ritual that never ceased to amaze me: watching members of … Read more
When Does Talent Management Technology Competition Cross a Line?
Competition between talent management providers has always been fierce, especially during times of economic uncertainty, market consolidation and … Read more
A Teachable Moment: Why Dissing Students on Your Blog Isn’t a Good Idea
In at least one case, it looks like the teacher is the one getting the tough lesson. Natalie Munroe (seen at right), a teacher in a school in suburban … Read more
Documenting Compliance: Be Careful Your Work Isn’t Turned Against You
By John E. Thompson Vigilant employers are taking steps to evaluate or re-assess the status of their compliance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act … Read more