Our colleagues over at ERE had a post today that asked something that really jumped out at you: Why Do Good People and Good Organizations Allow a Bad … Read more
NLRB: OK to Fire for ‘Mere Griping’ About Employers on Facebook
By Eric B. Meyer The National Labor Relations Board is softening its position on employers who fire employees for rants on Facebook. Employees who merely … Read more
Fostering Collaboration When You Have a Remote and Mobile Workforce
Much has been written about today’s increasingly mobile workforce. The popularity of smart phones, laptops and tablets within the business world means … Read more
Fairness in Leadership: It’s Usually a Plus, But It May Not Get You Promoted
Look out HR leaders – this one is going to sting a little – from the Harvard Business Review: In management, fairness is a virtue. Numerous academic … Read more
What is That Social Media Job Worth, Anyway?
In yesterday’s post (The Emerging Job Market: The Struggle With Pay For Social Media Jobs), I wrote about the challenges of trying to get valid … Read more
Retirement Planning: How to Get More of Your Employees to Get in the Game
Do you have a population of employees that are still on the sidelines regarding participating in your retirement plan? According to a recent study by Aon … Read more
The Multitasking Myth: The More You Do, the Worse at It You Really Are
I used to believe I could multitask. While I was working, I’d have 10 different websites up while listening to sports talk radio and chatting online. I … Read more
Connecticut, Maryland Act to Restrict Employers’ Use Of Credit Reports
By Christopher Mills and Gregg Salka Two more states – Connecticut and Maryland – have joined Illinois, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii, and several cities, … Read more
The Emerging Job Market: The Struggle With Pay Rates For Social Media Jobs
Have you tried to market price a social media job lately? Then this post is for you, with my sympathies. Emerging jobs and job families often bring their … Read more
Attitude Adjustment: How Employee Recognition and (a Little) Humility Can Help
Surveys are tricky things — especially one-question, multi-choice polls with little context. Sure, they’re fun and occasionally insightful (I enjoy … Read more