HR Management

Salaries steady in ’18; variable pay rising

08/24/2017

Even as the economy strengthens and the job market remains tight, U.S. employers are holding the lid on salary increases—and they plan to do the same in 2018.

Snapshot: Long workdays, long workweeks

08/22/2017

A significant percentage of Americans often work 10 or more days per month of at least 10 hours. Even more routinely work at least 48 hours per week.

Study: Work takes emotional, physical toll

08/22/2017

The American workplace is physically and emotionally taxing, with workers frequently facing unstable work schedules, unpleasant and potentially hazardous working conditions, and an often hostile social environment, according to a new study.

OK to set unique policies for unique problems

08/21/2017

Sometimes, an unusual workplace situation or problem may require an equally unique rule. For example, if theft is rampant in one department, it’s certainly justified to implement a special policy that seeks to stop the thievery.

The tough decision checklist: Finish it and sleep soundly tonight

08/16/2017

Stop second-guessing yourself and get out a pen. After you go coolly through this checklist point by point, you’ll be ready to stand up and make that difficult call—no hesitation, and no regrets.

Two-thirds of business travelers keep points, miles

08/15/2017

A survey by the Society for Human Resource Management found that 66% of employers let workers who travel on business keep hotel points and 65% let them keep frequent flyer miles.

Snapshot: Turns out, millennials aren’t job-hoppers

08/15/2017

Millennial workers are slightly more likely to stick with their employers than members of Generation X were when they were young.

Will your ego kill your career?

08/14/2017

The day of the aggressive know-it-all who steamrolls over colleagues is drawing to a close. In the future, success will belong to those who can quiet their egos, collaborate, and empathize with others.

Ensure training programs are equal opportunity

08/13/2017

Make training available to everyone who may benefit. Be sure there’s no hidden bias behind choosing who gets to take part. If members of a protected class routinely miss out, expect a lawsuit.

Accommodating religion: What managers need to know

08/12/2017

Say an applicant tells you she wouldn’t be able to work Friday nights due to her religion. Or an employee begins wearing a headscarf to the office. How would you respond? The increasing religious diversity in the workforce is causing more managers to make legal mistakes.