As a long-time manager, I’ve written a lot about how firing an employee is one of the toughest and most difficult things a manager ever has to do. … Read more
Not Following Your Written Policies May Be Worse Than No Policy at All
By Eric B. Meyer What’s the point of having a written handbook policy if you aren’t going to follow it? Better yet, what are the consequences … Read more
Perseverance is Not Just Another Cheesy Motivational Poster
When I hear the term perseverance, it’s hard not to think of those “motivational” posters proudly displayed in so many offices. You know what I mean; the … Read more
The Latest Internet Statistics: Health is a Top Search Subject
The latest Internet statistics are out and one thing is clear: People want to find health information online. The statistics, from the Pew Internet study … Read more
The One Thing That HR Wants for Christmas
OK, before we get started, stop it. I could have titled this “The One Thing HR Wants for the Holidays” or “The One Thing HR Wants for Chanukah,” but I … Read more
Jerry Sandusky Denied Employment After 2010 Background Check
Philadelphia TV stations are reporting that former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was denied the opportunity to coach at a local college last … Read more
Tired of Poor Performance Appraisals? Survey Shows Most Workers Are, Too
You probably know about the current state of employee engagement today. Just about every survey you see says it’s pretty bad. We also see findings in … Read more
Study: Employers Are Unhappy With Preparation of Recent College Grads
According to yet another new survey, America’s employers believe that colleges and universities and not adequately preparing students for success after … Read more
Are We Asking the Right Questions About Millennials?
The Millennial generation is the most polarizing topic of discussion among the professional HR community right now. Are they THAT different? Do they REALLY … Read more
Cost of a Bad Hire? A Lot, But Only if You React Slow and Never Change
I used to play a game where I would rate a professional basketball player as either overrated, underrated, or properly rated. As you can imagine, as soon … Read more