There has been a lot written about how disengaged American workers are today given all that has happened – layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts and freezes – to … Read more
SHRM Debate: Does HR Really Have Much to Do With SHRM?
Sometimes, you stumble on to great information in some very unexpected places. That’s how it was this week for me at the annual KronosWorks … Read more
3 Ways That HR Can Help A Veteran – and Positively Impact Their Lives
Today is Veterans Day in the U.S., and while many of us are spending the day appreciating the service of those in the armed forces, I think it is also … Read more
Georgia’s New Non-Compete Law: Growing Questions Emerge
By Joseph P. Shelton As noted in an earlier post, in the election on November 2, 2010, Georgia voters overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment … Read more
How to Dramatically Increase Your Influence
Do you have a seat at the table? I am often asked to speak about how to have more influence. Executives often feel like they are getting blocked or ignored … Read more
Mercer Survey: Only 6% of Employers Plan to Stop Providing Health Care
Get ready for the jockeying over health care insurance plans to begin. A new study from consulting giant Mercer asked the question, “How likely is it … Read more
Resumes Are Not Dead!
With the buzz I continue to see and hear surrounding Twitter, social networks, Internet sourcing (blogs, articles, etc.) and such, it’s easy to look at … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Starbucks’ Engagement, Labor Fears, Mad Men’s Favorite Word
I’ve written this before, but it bears repeating: employee engagement is one of the workplace issues that got hammered along with workers themselves during … Read more
NLRB Gives You Another Reason to Avoid a Social Media Policy
Remember when I said that you don’t need a social media policy? That using existing guidelines for dealing with employees who mess up on social media … Read more
Georgia Voters Give Landslide Approval to Restrictive Noncompetes
By Joseph P. Shelton In a landslide victory with 68 percent of the votes, the constitutional amendment authorizing a new statutory framework for … Read more