December 7, 2012 9:59 amPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Savvy HR people and line managers know not to assume male employees have less responsibility at home than women. But in this 21st-century world of daddy day care, you don’t have to give men more work-life flexibility than women, either. Read on to learn how a recent court case shed light on this issue.
December 5, 2012 9:52 amPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
The holiday shopping season is under way, and it’s time to think about the gifts you give your employees. Many employers forget about one of the most important factors that go into effective employee rewards. Read on to learn what it is, and how you can be sure your rewards have the desired impact.
November 30, 2012 10:10 amPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Once you’ve decided that someone needs to be terminated, whether for poor performance or misbehavior, it’s safest to get it done as soon as you can. Not doing so can cause a multitude of problems for employers. Read on to learn more.
November 28, 2012 9:58 amPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
If you’re like a lot of employers these days, you probably have employees for whom English isn’t their first language. What can managers do if they want to keep multilingual chatter under control? Read on to find out.
November 21, 2012 9:56 amPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Too many managers are “one trick ponies” who early in their careers find a managerial style that works for them and keep using it year in and year out regardless of the situation. While this strategy might work in the short-term, it can do lasting damage to their career over time. Read on to learn why.
November 19, 2012 9:51 amPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Ask most HR people, “Is your compensation system working?” and they’ll say that’s a tough question to answer. Without hard data, senior executives are often left relying on untested assumptions, preconceived notions and experience-based biases about what works or what “must” or “should” work.
November 14, 2012 9:46 amPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Are employers required to consider an employee’s disability when evaluating their performance? Not necessarily. The law doesn’t require you to tolerate poor performance on account of disability. Read on to learn more about what the law says, and what you are required to do in this situation.
November 12, 2012 9:40 amPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
Disposing documents means more than just throwing them in the dumpster. HR is bound by federal law in how it disposes of certain records, paper or electronic. So what must your organization and how must they do it? Read on to find out.
November 9, 2012 9:41 amPublished by Mike BoyetteLeave your thoughts
How do you handle employee attendance issues when severe weather strikes your area? A recent survey conducted in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy sheds some light on how businesses reacted to weather-related disruptions. Read on to learn what this survey revealed, and how you can be prepared for the next big storm.
November 7, 2012 9:56 amPublished by Mike Boyette1 Comment
It’s easy to be wowed by imposter job candidates if they look the part and you’re desperate to fill the job. But doing so can lead to bigger headaches later. Read on to learn how you can weed out imposter job candidates before they harm your credibility.
