One HR blogger I enjoy reading is Mike Haberman. He recently boiled down the entire discussion of employee rewards to this salient point: The whole concept … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Talking Politics in the Office? It Never Comes to Much Good
I’ve worked and managed for a long time, in a number of office environments, and if there is one constant in all that experience, it’s this: … Read more
NLRB Wades Into Debate Over “At-Will” Employment Disclaimers – Again
By Eric B. Meyer Just Google it. The National Labor Relations Board has been drawing a lot of attention for its heightened scrutiny of at-will employment … Read more
9 Ways HR & Recruiting Technology Will Evolve in Next 4 Years
Soon enough, we’ll have an idea of what the next four years at the White House will look like. But technology is a bit harder to predict — and four … Read more
Wage-Hour and Other Workplace Challenges After Hurricane Sandy
By John E. Thompson In thinking-through and implementing their recovery plans in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, employers will want to review our August post … Read more
Employment Law Basics: Layoffs and Plant Closings Under WARN
Employment laws can be confusing and downright scary. They don’t have to be. As a public service, from now until my special Halloween webinar Answers to … Read more
Choosing the Right Incentives For Your Corporate Culture
The air is getting cooler and storefronts are beginning to display Thanksgiving and Christmas decor … which means another year is almost over. The time has … Read more
Yes, There Are No Shortcuts in Learning How to Recruit
I learned how to recruit the old fashioned way: someone handed me a pile of applications at the candy company and said, “Find someone for third shift.” … Read more
3 Keys to Being a Good Boss – It’s About Presence, Praise & Promise
Today’s post is inspired by this one on small gestures made by good bosses, especially those at the most senior level. It’s also inspired by a sneak-peek I … Read more
Employment Law Basics: Dealing With Employees and Military Rights
Employment laws can be confusing and downright scary. They don’t have to be. As a public service, from now until my special Halloween webinar Answers to … Read more