By Reyburn W. Lominack III Earlier this week, the National Labor Relations Board published a final rule implementing sweeping changes to its long-standing … Read more
Are Migraines Covered as a Workplace Disability Under the ADA?
By Eric B. Meyer The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits covered employers from discriminating against job applicants and employees on the … Read more
Once Again, Sackadmus Takes a Stab at HR Predictions for 2012
Back when I first started blogging in 2009, I wrote my first Sackadamus 2010 Predictions over at Fistful Of Talent (check it out – I was right on!). So, … Read more
The Holiday Family Gathering: Why Can’t We Get Along as Well at Work?
By Helene Wasserman Holidays are times when the entire family convenes to break bread together. The great-grandparents, who barely use cellular phones sit … Read more
How to Reduce Employee Turnover — and Get a 3,650% ROI to Boot
In today’s stagnant jobs climate have you heard this comment (or something similar) from a senior leader: “I don’t care if they leave. They’re not senior. … Read more
A “Viral” Bonus Plan: Could It Work For Your Organization?
Who is in a better position to identify your company’s top performers – management or their peer employees? IGN Entertainment, a division of … Read more
California’s “Wage Theft Prevention Act” Takes Effect January 1, 2012
By John Skousen A recently-passed piece of California legislation that will impact employers is the Wage Theft Prevention Act of 2011 (WTPA), which takes … Read more
How Will Your Employees be Using Social Media is 2012?
By Eric B. Meyer Better yet, what can your business do to capitalize? I’ve got answers to these questions. Let’s start with more social … Read more
Here’s Why I’m in Love With Old Employees
I’ve recently got to spend some time with my Dad – he’s 70. I used to think 70 was really old, like let-me-help-feed-you-that-oatmeal old. My Dad doesn’t … Read more
Summing Up 2011: Everything is Amazing and Nobody is Happy
At the end of the year, I spend a lot of time reading reflective posts about 2011. Trying to sum up the year in such a present state of mind is challenging … Read more