Find out what people (possibly your ex-employees) are saying about your organization on their personal blogs, some of which have heavy readership. To do this, plug your organization’s name into a blog search engine …
More than half (52 percent) of 1,000 college students surveyed said they believe it’s OK, even in the workplace, to download or swap illegal software or files, according to a Business Software Alliance report …
The problem of presenteeism, when employees come to work even though they’re sick, is an increasing concern for U.S. employers, according to a new CCH survey. Nearly half (48 percent) of …
Issue: Some new job boards this year take their cues from dating sites, trying to match employers with applicants. Benefit/risk: Such sites can eliminate unqualified applicants, but they’re fishing in …
Employment policies often must adapt to changes in culture and technology, and the explosion of blogs is one such example. Disgruntled employees often use their blogs to attacks employers, spread gossip about co-workers or even publish suggestive pictures of themselves. Ask yourself the following questions to see if you need a blog policy …
Issue: More employers are offering voluntary supplemental medical insurance, and insurers are offering more products. Benefit/risk: Such plans can fill gaps left by medical coverage cutbacks, but the strategy can …
Issue: Hurricane Katrina’s devastation woke up many employers to the need to revisit their disaster plans. Risk: Even if you drafted a plan after the 9/11 attacks, you may find …
Issue: Right now, your organization’s public image may be under attack on Web sites, chat rooms and blogs. Benefit: By putting out such brush fires before they rage out of …
With gas prices jumping over $3 a gallon, employees with long commutes may be thinking about working closer to home. Ease their pain by: 1) Talking with the top brass about …
Can you trust negative drug test results anymore? The Internet is flooded with products, more than 400 by one count, that help employees and job candidates cheat on drug tests. The …