The story is getting scarier and scarier with each study. And yet, little is changing. Obesity rates continue to increase for all Americans to the point … Read more
Want to Reduce Productivity? Go to an Open Office Environment
Count me in as one of those who believes the “open” office environment makes it a lot harder to get any real work done. I know that lots of … Read more
How Employers Can Lose a Disability Case in 5 Easy Steps
By Eric B. Meyer What started out well for the employer… On April 29, 2009, Catherine Coffman, an employee of Robert J. Young Company, Inc. (RJY), … Read more
Would Your Company Hire Someone Without a College Degree?
Ah, college. That wonderful place where millions of kids flock annually — and then head home 15 pounds heavier, under-slept, and vaguely hungover. … Read more
Tale of the Lost Refrigerator, or How One Company Lost its Work Ethic
I’m shopping for a refrigerator to replace a custom built-in model that is in my home. Always looking for a bargain, I went online and found a great deal … Read more
Five Employment Law Takeaways From American Idol
Employment law lessons are truly everywhere. Previously on the Employment Blawg, we’ve discussed valuable legal training you can glean from such unexpected … Read more
Yes, Times Have Changed and You Need to Rethink Your Hiring Strategy
Although the April unemployment rate remains hovering above 8 percent nationally, 30 percent of U.S. employers reported in 2011 that they couldn’t fill … Read more
Boss Fires Manager Claiming Harassment — After He Sent Her Porn
By Eric B. Meyer A long-time county employee in Florida, who served as HR Manager, is set to file a federal discrimination complaint against her former … Read more
Wasting Money: The Cost of Getting Engagement Wrong
Like organizational culture, employee engagement is a frequent topic of mine. Indeed, creating a culture of recognition is a foundational element to … Read more
Watching the NBA Playoffs? I Hope You Didn’t Call in Sick to Do It
Over the years, I’ve had employees call in sick for all sorts of reasons and I’m sure that at least some of the time, they weren’t … Read more