HR Management

Posting FMLA notice helps cut off lawsuits

11/14/2018

Employers that post appropriate FMLA notices alerting workers to their FMLA rights—and train managers on the FMLA—generally get the benefit of the two-year deadline.

Beat bias lawsuits by showing you enforce attendance rules fairly and impartially

11/14/2018

Courts like to see employers use fair, business-related reasons for discipline. A neutral no-fault attendance policy, applied evenhandedly to all workers in the same job classification, is very likely to stand up in court.

60% would conduct job search from work

11/13/2018

78% of workers said they would feel at least somewhat comfortable looking for a new job while with their present company. More than six in 10 respondents (64%) indicated they’d likely conduct search activities from work.

One year later, what employers can do to address #MeToo

11/13/2018

#MeToo and concern over sexual harassment in the workplace continues to be a hot topic. To protect your organization, consider taking these actions.

Why you need to stop talking to start leading

11/08/2018

By giving my clients that airtime, I’m able to understand their challenges, relate to their needs and extend the empathy they badly want and need. For me, listening is how l learn. For my clients, it’s a way to show I value them.

OSHA launches safety inspections targeting high-risk workplaces

11/06/2018

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced a new safety crackdown targeting workplaces with high rates of on-the-job injuries.

Sound Bites: November ’18

11/01/2018

Cut the repetition … Keep them from tossing your card … Practicing small talk … Is the 5-second rule for real?

The HR I.Q. Test: November ’18

11/01/2018

Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Snapshot: CEO tenure rises along with bull market

10/30/2018

CEOs are staying in their jobs longer as the economic expansion continues and stock values keep rising.

The perils of piling on the work

10/26/2018

Delegation is necessary for employee growth, but don’t be reckless with it.