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Spice up career page with motivational ‘word cloud’

08/14/2012
On your next employee survey, ask employees to describe in three words why they like working there. Then drop that list into the “word cloud” generator at Wordle and put that word cloud on your website’s career page.

Control employee cellphone use–an accident waiting to happen

08/13/2012

More and more employees use cellphones and smartphones to get their work done, something many employers encourage in the name of greater efficiency. But there’s a downside: significant safety and financial risks created by employees who use mobile devices while driving. Here’s some common-sense perspective on protecting your employees … and your bottom line.

How to banish burnout: Secrets of Yahoo’s new CEO

08/13/2012
As one of the most well-known women in technology, Marissa Mayer turned a few heads when she announced that she doesn’t believe in burnout. “I have a theory that burnout is about resentment,” says Yahoo’s new CEO. “And you beat it by knowing what it is you’re giving up that makes you resentful. I tell people: Find your rhythm … ”

Get up! 10 ways to cure ‘sitting disease’

08/10/2012
A number of recent studies confirm that working makes people fat, especially if their jobs call for them to sit for long periods, skip meals or deal with stress. Here are 10 ways your organization can help its employees stave off what scientists refer to as “sitting disease.”

Overheard at the SHRM 2012 conference

08/10/2012
Here are some nuggets of HR wisdom from speakers at this summer’s Society for Human Resource Management annual conference in Atlanta on employment law, management, recruiting/staffing and compensation/benefits.

A new hire’s first six months: 10 key pitfalls to avoid

08/09/2012
Especially during the first six months of employment, employees are highly alert to signals and experiences that will help them navigate their new work environment. For employers, making a favorable impression during these first six months is critical to employee retention, engagement and productivity.

Stronger role for HR urged in Penn State abuse report

08/07/2012
Last month’s official report detailing the institutional breakdown at Penn State regarding the Jerry Sandusky case noted that the university’s HR department was also left in the dark about the child-abuse allegations. Why wasn’t HR notified?

Use new employee FMLA guide as chance to review your policies

08/03/2012
Publication of the new DOL guide to employees’ FMLA rights signals an opportunity for employers to take a fresh look at this sometimes confusing law. It’s a golden opportunity to remind employees how their company leave policies mesh with the FMLA.

Brighton Beach condo collapse draws OSHA fines

08/03/2012
OSHA has cited SP&K Construction, a Brooklyn contractor, for safety violations in connection with a fatal structural collapse in Brighton Beach. The accident, which killed one worker and injured four others, occurred Nov. 8, 2011.

Albany Times Union settles with Newspaper Guild

08/03/2012
The Albany Times Union and the union representing its employees have reached a settlement following a National Labor Relations Board ruling that the newspaper violated federal labor law when it laid off three employees in the fall of 2009.