There is no denying that diversity in the workplace is good for business, but first and foremost, HR needs to focus on hiring for the top talent. Is there … Read more
The Keys to HR: It’s How People Perform, and the Bottom Line Impact
Lately, Human Resources has become a very hot topic – for reasons both good and bad. The good: There is sufficient research to show that executive … Read more
The 10 Biggest Killers of Employee Motivation
Imagine the last time you were happy and content at work. Hopefully it’s not once in a year type of thing, but let’s imagine it was two days ago when you … Read more
Federal Court Allows Discrimination Against Transgendered Employee
By Eric B. Meyer Under federal law (Title VII), employers cannot discriminate because of one’s sex. While Title VII does not explicitly coverage … Read more
The Key to Managing Cyber Monday: Just Be Generous With Employees
Today is Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving when online storefronts like Amazon, Zappos, and Macy’s trot out their best holiday deals — and … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Does Your Company Careers Page Measure Up?
If your website’s careers page isn’t delivering quality applicants, perhaps it’s time to revisit its message. Too many careers pages are little more than … Read more
Labor Department Cracking Down on Employee Misclassifications
Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $10.2 million to 19 states to ramp up their enforcement activities “to implement or improve worker … Read more
Fixing Our Reputation: How HR Can Be a Help and NOT a Hindrance
Imagine the pride I feel for my profession when a friend of mine posts this (see below) on Facebook! Sorry. Forgive the sarcasm. But, it’s a valid point. I … Read more
SEC Reports a Record Number of Employee Whistleblowers This Year
In its Annual Report to Congress on the Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Program, the Securities and Exchange Commission reports that both the number of … Read more
Feds Warn Employers Not to Dump Sick Workers From Health Plans
As employers try to minimize expenses under the health law, the Obama Administration has warned them against paying high-cost workers to leave the company … Read more