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Backdoor computer access is a federal crime!

08/22/2016
Remind employees that attempting to access computer records after they terminate employment may land them in prison—even if they do so with the willing assistance of a current employee.

High- and low-wage jobs to grow most over 5 years

08/22/2016

The U.S. economy is expected to add 7,232,517 jobs over the next five years—a 5% increase—but a new study from Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. shows that workers in middle-wage jobs may not find as many opportunities.

Ensuring workplace safety with protective orders

08/19/2016

A disgruntled employee is fired for poor performance.What happens when, on the way out, he threatens his manager and co-workers?

Build a foundation of trust

08/19/2016
Building trust is a lot like building a house of cards: It takes a long time to create, but doesn’t take long for it to come tumbling down. A broken promise or betrayed confidence can erode trust very quickly.

Snapshot: Responding to workplace violence risks

08/17/2016
Mass shootings and terrorism have employers on high alert. Here’s what they say they’re doing to prevent workplace violence.

Made an HR mistake? Go ahead and fix it

08/17/2016
Everyone makes mistakes. If you discover you messed up, don’t hesitate to fix the error. You’ll look better in the eyes of a judge should you wind up in court.

SHRM survey: HR pros have career confidence

08/12/2016
Confidence in the HR profession has risen, with early-career professionals reporting the most optimism about job security and job prospects, according to the 2016 HR Jobs Pulse Survey released last month by the Society for Human Resource Management.

Deal with health care cyber-attacks, data security & government audits

08/11/2016

The costs involved are growing … but the consequences of not spending are brutal.

Ensure lack of clarity doesn’t cause liability

08/11/2016
Rules that are unclear, vague or poorly worded can spell trouble if they end up being applied differently to some employees and not others. That’s one reason you should pay careful attention to the language in your policies.

Mission to Venus: OSHA probe finds multiple violations

08/11/2016

OSHA inspectors staging a spot inspection at K-T Galvanizing Co. in the Dallas-Fort Worth-area town of Venus found 13 serious violations of workplace safety and health regulations.