By Eric B. Meyer You know what’s not a good business practice for a car dealership? Referring to an older male employee as “old man,” … Read more
Survey: Employees Sometimes Get Penalized For Using Work-Life Programs
Think employee engagement is important? Believe that work-life issues and the flexible workplace matters? Well, then this latest global research from the … Read more
Vizualize the Future of Resumes
I now officially believe that paper resumes are dead. It has been almost two years since I have received a paper resume in the mail. I have even noticed … Read more
Why Can’t HR Solve the Performance Management Puzzle?
Why can’t HR seem to solve the problem of performance management? After decades of best practices research, an endless search for the right … Read more
The President’s Jobs Plan: Is It Enough, and Can it Get Through Congress?
See update below. In broad strokes, President Obama last night outlined a $447 billion plan to bolster the economy and create new jobs. Over half the cost … Read more
Is There a Good Way to Fire Someone? No, But Don’t Ever Do It By Phone
If there’s one thing that struck me this week about the firing of Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz, it’s this: Why would you fire a person, especially a … Read more
Health Care Reform Wins a Round as Appeals Court Throws Out Challenges
Well, no one said that the road to health care reform would be simple — or easy. Just weeks after the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of … Read more
Disability, Family Leave, ADA, Workers’ Comp – How They All Fit Together
By John A. Gallagher When an employee is required to miss work due to a physical ailment, many different issues and/or laws come into play. We break down … Read more
Utah’s 4-Day Work Week: A Smart Experiment That Deserved a Better Chance
I love the four-day work week. My wife works one for most of the year and it, in combination with my ability to work anywhere with a reasonable Internet … Read more
Want Details on Health and Retirement Plans? Then This Report Is For You
Despite all the effort to encourage Americans to choose HMOs for their health care, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says three out of four workers choose … Read more