HR Management

Social media users may be most productive workers

06/18/2013

Call center employees who participated in five or more social networking sites had a 1.6% higher sales conversion rate than their co-workers and spent 2.8% less time per call, according to a survey by data analytics firm Evolv.

4 keys for legally managing absenteeism

06/14/2013

The costs of absenteeism—in lost production, overtime and temp replacements for the absent worker—can add up quickly. Combat absenteeism with a clear policy, careful documentation and consistent discipline.

OSHA serves up tornado, wildfire preparedness info

06/13/2013

OSHA’s website offers timely advice to help employers plan for and respond to the threat of tornadoes and wildfires. The site covers how to develop an emergency plan, and features checklists and links to additional resources.

Hospital system publicizes impact of its jobs on state

06/13/2013

Novant Health Care is telling its employees and the North Carolina communities where they work about the positive impact a big employer can have. The 11-hospital system released an economic impact analysis that revealed the organization’s activities generated nearly $5.9 billion of economic activity in North Carolina last year.

Medical records for past employees: Should we retain them? If so, how long?

06/12/2013

Q. Is there any reason to keep old medical files on past employees? Usually the info in the medical files is whether they’ve had a TB test, typical paperwork on physicals, or return-to-work information after pregnancies or injuries.

Don’t let fear of lawsuits stop reorganization efforts

06/07/2013

Companies that don’t change with the times risk going out of business. But change can be uncomfortable for employees, especially if it affects them directly in lost pay, status or even continued employment. Don’t let the possibility of a lawsuit keep you from making necessary adjustments.

Wellness lessons from ‘healthiest companies’

06/04/2013

Employers are always on the lookout for low-cost wellness practices that help employees prevent disease and illness. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out the 72 “Healthiest Companies in America.”

4 mistakes team leaders should avoid

06/04/2013

Team leaders can get ensnared in their own good intentions. The result can cause an admirable effort to backfire. Here are four mistakes team leaders need to avoid.

Worker death means prison for former company president

06/03/2013

A former Port Arthur chemical company president has pleaded guilty to occupational safety crimes in federal court. The former head of Port Arthur Chemical and Environmental Services admitted to violating OSHA by allowing a driver to haul a load so toxic it killed him.

The HR I.Q. Test: June ’13