May 11, 2011 10:45 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
During a job interview, managers need to be certain to frame all of their questions in terms of behaviors and the applicant’s ability to do the job. Questions should never allude to protected statuses like race, age or gender. Read on to learn why asking those kinds of questions could get you sued.
May 9, 2011 10:15 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
A federal appeals court has just ruled that employees don’t have a broad right to FMLA leave for pilgrimages or other faith healing. What could this ruling mean for your organization? Read on to find out.
May 6, 2011 10:10 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer1 Comment
An employee suffering from sleep apnea was fired after his illness caused him to repeatedly miss work. Did his employer do everything it should have to provide an ADA accommodation? Read on to see what the courts had to say about it.
May 4, 2011 10:35 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
Most managers use employee performance reviews as a way of grading an employee. However, a good performance review should instead try to create alignment between the employee’s goals and those of the company. Read on to learn how to do that, and why so many managers fail to do so.
May 2, 2011 10:24 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
You know big companies use geographic pay differentials to determine employee salary for workers spread out over a large area. But could it work for smaller companies too? Read on to learn what new research shows about how employers are handling salary.
April 29, 2011 10:05 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer2 Comments
If an employee voices a complaint in the workplace without filing a written one, is that still enough to place them in a protected class? The Supreme Court recently ruled on this matter. Read on to learn what they said, and how it could affect your practices.
April 27, 2011 10:05 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Too many managers view employee training as a single day event, rather than an ongoing process. But for employees to retain everything they learn, managers have to dedicate more time than just a single event. Read on to learn more about what managers need to do to make training stick.
April 25, 2011 10:10 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
An employee was fired after taking photos of his work area to back up a racial discrimination complaint. Was the boss simply following policy, or was it retaliation? Keep reading to see how the courts ruled.
April 22, 2011 9:55 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer8 Comments
For many employers drinking at work is strictly forbidden. But some companies are starting to reconsider their stance on the matter. Read on to learn what you can take away from this new stance on an old taboo.
April 20, 2011 9:50 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
What does a departing employee have to gain by being honest in an exit interview? Absolutely nothing. But there is a technique managers can use to get useful information during an exit interview. Read on to learn how to get the truth from a departing employee without fear of embarrassment of burned bridges.
