Here are three timely tips: We need to stop training employees and instead start developing them. (We train animals; we develop people. ) Employees need to … Read more
One Decision That Clearly Shows Just What Leadership Looks Like
It is “inconsistent with our purpose.” And with that, the ball dropped. CVS President and CEO Larry J. Merlo used that phrase to make an announcement that … Read more
The Power of Setting Expectations – Especially When It Comes to HR
I had the most remarkable conversation with a new client CEO this week. As a kickoff to the project, I wanted to understand his expectations about the work … Read more
Sometimes (Especially in California), the Wrong Shoes Can Really Cost You
By Howard Mavity Warehouses and distribution centers (DC’s) are not the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s most frequently inspected … Read more
Pivoting in Business: It’s Something That HR Needs to Learn to Do
One of the things we HR practitioners get dinged on consistently is our ability to be flexible. Yes, there are compliance pieces and yet other things that … Read more
Weekly Wrap: The Scariest Issues Employers Are Facing Today
Earlier this week, amidst all the Valentine’s Day-themed surveys and pitches, I got something interesting from XpertHR, the website that provides … Read more
5 Things Employers Need to Know About the Fair Credit Reporting Act
It’s not easy to keep up with the legal trends in employment background screening. One of those trends is the recent wave of lawsuits being filed against … Read more
6 Ways to Show Employees the Love With an Emotional Workplace Culture
Some of the most successful companies with the most dedicated employees almost always put their staff first. Why? They’ve realized happy employees treat … Read more
The Big Benefits You Can Get From Remaking Performance Reviews
It must be nearing annual performance review season, because my reader is filling up with news articles and blog posts on the topic – all of them … Read more
President Signs Order Hiking Minimum Wage For Federal Contractors
By David J. Goldstein As he promised to do in his State of the Union address, President Obama today signed an Executive Order establishing a minimum wage … Read more