HR Management

Overcome the pitfalls that could derail your next committee

09/09/2014

Too much talk, too much posturing, not enough action. Too often, that’s what defines committees. They can be time-sapping excuses for big egos to engage in paralysis by analysis without accomplishing much. Next time you convene a committee, beware these pitfalls that can keep you from achieving your goal.

Employees’ personal data could transform HR

09/08/2014

Privacy advocates may squirm when big data is used to profile workers—but many of those workers may not mind.

Politics at work: 3 tips to limit election-year distractions

09/05/2014

Some employers try to quell this distraction by putting a gag order on political speech. That’s not a smart move. No-political-talk policies are almost impossible to enforce, plus they can choke morale and could expose you to a lawsuit.

If a new employee leaves in short order, is there a way to recoup training costs?

09/02/2014

Q. Can we require employees to repay the company (through payroll deduction) for training costs if they quit or are fired within one year?

7 steps to protect against electronic sabotage by former employees

09/02/2014

With nothing more than a few taps on the keyboard, a vengeful ex-employee can cause far more disruption to the workplace than some of your most vocal employees.

Bring Your Own Device policies: Risks and rewards

09/01/2014

Employees are increasingly using their personal electronic devices—laptops, smartphones and tablets—for work purposes. The trend, dubbed “Bring Your Own Device” or “BYOD,” has redefined what it means to be “at work.” Employers jumping on the BYOD bandwagon face several challenges.

The HR I.Q. Test: September ’14

09/01/2014

Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz.

How long to retain employment records?

08/29/2014

Q. I recently discharged some of my employees. How long must I retain their employment records? Are there different rules for electronic records versus paper ones?

Annual EEO-1 survey data due back to EEOC by Sept. 30

08/28/2014

It’s time to file your annual EEO-1 survey with the EEOC. If you received a letter in July indicating that you must file an EEO-1 report, you have until Sept. 30 to do so.

Telecommuting not as prevalent as you might think

08/27/2014

Only 2.6% of the U.S. workforce (3.3 million people, not including the self-employed or unpaid volunteers) considered home their primary place of work, according to Global Workplace Analytics, a San Diego-based consulting and research firm that focuses on the business case for emerging workplace strategies.