HR Management

Broad consensus on need to improve workforce readiness

10/06/2015

Even in an era when political discourse is perpetually polarized, almost 90% of Americans agree that the federal government should do more to bolster the capabilities of U.S. workers.

Fired for gun in trunk: Can employee sue?

10/05/2015

A court is about to tackle a tricky issue: Does a state law authorizing employees who park in company lots to keep guns locked in their trunks also create a right to sue if the employee is fired for gun possession?

The HR I.Q. Test: October ’15

10/01/2015

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

Three ways to win cooperation

10/01/2015

It seems that everyone is stretched to the limit these days with their workload. As a result, it may be challenging to get others to cooperate, particularly when it means you need them to do something for you that they would not normally do. You can generate cooperation with these three strategies:

Prepare for more whistle-blower retaliation complaints

09/30/2015

Heed OSHA’s memo stressing that it only needs “reasonable cause” to find merit in one.

Four strategies for becoming more influential at work

09/30/2015

Whether it’s within your HR team or the overall organization, building influence—making it easy for others to listen to your ideas and try your suggestions—will make you more effective. Try these influence strategies.

6 skills HR leaders must establish, cultivate

09/29/2015

Success in a top HR spot these days requires establishing a track record in these areas, according to a new study by Aon Hewitt.

10 steps to lessen the threat of workplace violence

09/28/2015

To reduce the chance of workplace violence—or your liability if it does happen—establish a program that covers the following.

College completion slowing even as STEM studies grow

09/26/2015

While the demand for educated labor continues to increase in the U.S., new research from Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. suggests the supply of qualified candidates may not be keeping up with employer demand.

The HR certification wars: HRCI vs. SHRM

09/24/2015

For nearly four decades, the HR Certification Institute served happily as the semi-independent certification arm of HR’s big-dog association, the Society for Human Resource Management. That long marriage ended acrimoniously last year when SHRM announced it was launching its own certification exam and credentials—the SHRM Certified Professional and SHRM Senior Certified Professional.