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We suspect an employee has stolen proprietary data from us using his iPod. We have suspicions but no hard facts. Can we confiscate the iPod? What do we do from here to protect our information? — H.F. in South Gate
Amazon.com updates its list of bestselling business books hourly. Here is a snapshot of what books were hot this morning — Monday, July 7. 1. StrengthsFinder 2.0: A New and Upgraded Edition of the Online Test from Gallup’s Now, Discover Your Strengths by Tom Rath 2. Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… […]
Family Responsibility Discrimination (FRD) is clearly one of the hot HR topics of the day, but what does it really mean? What should you do about it? Today’s expert, attorney Christopher M. Leh, a partner with Boulder, Colorado, office of law firm Holland and Hart LLP, answered those questions and more during a recent BLR […]
I’m embarrassed to say that my company does not have an employee handbook of any kind, and I think it’s high time we got one together. Any tips for us? — HR Professional in Orange County
In yesterday’s Advisor, we looked at steps for establishing your antibullying program. Today, a sample antibullying policy and an upcoming special audio conference that answers your bullying questions. Here’s a sample anti-bullying policy: [Company name] prohibits acts of harassment or bullying. A safe and civil environment is necessary for employees to achieve the high standards […]
Ralph Gaillard reviews the book Why Should the Boss Listen to You? The 7 Disciplines of the Trusted Strategic Advisor by James E. Lukaszewski. Review compliments the book for showing the HR professional how to move up the corporate ladder and become an executive. Before you hit the beach or suffer the long drive to […]
“Employers Can’t Ignore Workplace Bullies,” headlines Business Week, yet a Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) survey says that in 62% of cases, when made aware of bullying, employers worsen the problem or do nothing. What’s your policy? Workplace bullying is an epidemic. According to the WBI survey: 37% of American workers, an estimated 54 million people, […]
I have a 1099 contractor who does not want to become an employee, but technically she’s been performing the same functions an employee would. She has been a contractor for over a year. How would you advise us to handle this situation? — Anonymous
Based on the cost of living, the IRS has increased for 2009 the maximum contribution levels for health savings accounts (HSAs) and out-of-pocket spending limits for high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) that must be used in conjunction with HSAs. For 2009, the maximum annual HSA contribution for individuals is $3,000 and $5,950 for families. Catch-up contributions […]