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Is your HR department effective? 5 questions to find out

12/22/2016
Here are 5 questions to begin the conversation of how you can create a human resources department that adds value every day.

Any tips on conducting an employee survey?

12/22/2016
Q. We’re planning to do our first employee survey this year. Are there any best practices? — H.P., North Carolina

In contentious times, reaffirm your commitment to diversity

12/22/2016
Now is a good time to consider taking steps to reinforce your commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Court: Employer can’t be held responsible for failing to predict employee violence

12/22/2016
So-called negligent retention doesn’t require employers to predict who may turn violent.

Lawsuit-proof protection: Support your harassment policy with robust training program

12/22/2016
Employers that have a solid anti-harassment policy and make sure employees understand it are far less likely to lose a sexual harassment lawsuit than those who don’t.

Snapshot: Where do U.S. companies transfer employees internationally?

12/21/2016
Europe and Asia are the most common destinations of U.S. employees who relocate for their jobs.

Is it possible for HR to be too compassionate?

12/21/2016

Maybe you were attracted to HR because you like helping people. Maybe you still get the warm fuzzies when you help ease employees’ pain. But does your instinct to empathize with employee suffering also trigger vicarious pain in you?

Holiday gift-giving at work takes a turn for the weird

12/13/2016
Gift exchange events in the office can get really inappropriate, really fast.

Snapshot: Employment growth highest in jobs requiring social, analytical skills

12/06/2016
Between 1980 and 2015, jobs that depend on social ability grew the most.

The HR I.Q. Test: December ’16

12/01/2016
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.