A new year offers a new start. Resolve to rethink “how we’ve always done it.” 1. Help HR pros to stop making assumptions We know what we know. In terms of … Read more
Are Employees’ LinkedIn Contacts Considered Your Trade Secrets?
By Eric B. Meyer Over the past several weeks, you probably read about this case involving a company suing one of its former employees whom it alleges … Read more
New Year’s Resolutions: 3 Things You Can Learn to Make Change Successful
I’m not a gym rat but I do have a membership that I use a couple of times a week. And if you’ve ever been to the gym in January, you know the … Read more
Ulrich Group Study Points to 6 “Must Have” Competencies for HR Success
Any time I get a something sent along that Dave Ulrich has a hand in, it gets my complete and total attention. That’s because he’s Mr. HR, a … Read more
Growing Your Business This Year: All It Takes is a Work Ethic Revival
You want more business and higher profits in 2012. Your mind is racing with clever promotional schemes and innovative marketing ideas to attract new … Read more
What to Ask as You Start 2012: Why Would Somebody Work For You?
As we enter the doors of 2012, the prognosticators have all given their respective thoughts on what is coming into focus for the year. These are all great … Read more
Thinking About the Cloud and Saas? Here’s What You Need to Know
Thinking of heading to the cloud in 2012? Everyone seems to be, including some of the biggest HR vendors in the world. Just a few weeks ago, when SAP … Read more
Landmark California Decision Limits Employee “Reporting-Time” Pay
By John Skousen A California appellate court has just handed down a major decision on reporting-time pay in California, limiting situations where such pay … Read more
This Is Why HR Should Document Employee Issues in a Timely Manner
Last week, a federal appellate court allowed a white assistant manager to pursue claims of reverse race discrimination against a bank because the reasons … Read more
My Wish For Talent Management and HR in 2012: Think Big, But Be Clear
Anything can be a metaphor about the world of work. Take my elder B, the bath time scientist and two different-sized cups: my daughter Beatrice filled a … Read more