Please Sue Me—2014 edition
Popular SHRM speaker Hunter Lott (hunterlott.com) opened his always-well-attended Please Sue Me 2014 presentation with the usual list of “Please Sue Me’s.”
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No Recognition for 47 Years
“Soft stuff gets hard results,” says David Novak, Chairman and CEO, Yum! Brands, speaking of the power of recognition. He ought to know, as he’s in charge of recognizing 1.4 million associates in over 40,000 KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell restaurants in 125 countries.
Leadership Skills Must Be Learned, Says Safety Expert
John Fulton is president of CH2M Hill Plateau Remediation Company—at least until September 30 when he plans to retire after a distinguished career. CH2M Hill is a large construction and engineering firm that’s been associated with high-visibility projects, including nuclear closures for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). During his time at CH2M Hill, Fulton […]
Unique Retirees Need Help; Plight Brings Bipartisan Support in House
We are used to the U.S. House of Representatives being divided along party lines, but a proposed bill has shockingly garnered bipartisan support from the House Committee on Veterans Affairs.
Developing an Effective Occupational Health and Safety System
By: Anthony Di Bratto There are two main approaches to occupational health and safety (OH&S). One is a reactive approach based on legislation and the threat of legal action including fines and business restrictions.
Are the media and politicians perpetuating a tragedy to serve their own needs?
by Dan Oswald Against my better judgment, I’m going to address the tragic death of Michael Brown. Any time an 18-year-old boy dies, regardless of the circumstances, it’s a tragedy. And yes, I believe he was just a boy despite legally having reached adulthood. I have a son who is just months away from his […]
Pros and Cons of Opt-Out Employee 401(k) Plans
Retirement saving rightfully gets a lot of press, since it affects all of us. One of the most widely talked about retirement vehicles is the 401(k) plan, in which employees can make tax-deferred contributions to plans administered through their employer. It’s become the default retirement savings scheme for most people, replacing pensions, and there are […]
Famous Fashionista Attends Employee’s Wedding—As a Bridesmaid
Would you ever ask your boss to be a bridesmaid or groomsman for your wedding? Well one assistant did just that, and her boss gladly accepted the invitation. The bride’s boss was none other than Sarah Jessica Parker!
The 4 Leadership Lessons I Learned from ‘Dead Poets Society’
With the recent tragic death of comedian and actor Robin Williams, my family and I decided to watch one of his many great films over the weekend, Dead Poets Society. The movie is about a group of boys at a private prep school. It’s there that they meet Professor Keating, their new English teacher, who […]
Employers Increase Educational Requirements for New Hires
At many companies, an associate or bachelor’s degree is increasingly becoming the new high school diploma, according to a new CareerBuilder® survey, with about a third (30 percent) of responding companies saying they are hiring college-educated workers for jobs primarily held by high school grads. And 27 percent of employers say their educational requirements for […]