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By William Taylor Performance reviews and 360-degree feedback are important in any company because they help boost productivity and revenue, facilitate the assessment of potential issues at the workplace, and find sensible solutions to compel employees to do their job at their fullest potential. A 360-degree performance review has the power to transform a one-way […]
Here is an overview of what you need to know to put together an effective training session. Background Who needs to be trained? If your employees work with hazards that could inadvertently be carried home, they need to know that they could place family members at risk and how to avoid doing so. Also, some […]
An automatic termination policy for employees taking more than 12 months of consecutive leave limits the ability of qualified individuals with a disability to return to work and may act as a “qualification standard” that violates the Americans with Disabilities Act, a federal district court has ruled. The ruling by the U.S. District Court for […]
Every year, the HR Daily Advisor staff and BLR’s HR attorney specialists pick the top best practices of the year. What’s hot in 2016? Take a look. See if you think we’re getting it right. Plus, keep an eye on this space as we add more 2016 Best Practices, featuring free in-depth reports for you […]
More technology professionals in the U.S. enjoyed merit raises over the last year, driving average salaries up in 2013. Average U.S. tech salaries increased nearly three percent to $87,811 in 2013, up from $85,619 the previous year.
As you're probably well aware, California has very specific meal and rest period regulations. Here's a quick summary of the meal period requirements.
In a previous Advisor we featured consultant Ron Katz’s “5 T’s of Retention”; today, the final two T’s, plus an introduction to the all-things-HR-in-one-place website, HR.BLR.com®. [go here for the first three T’s] Training Training is a reward. Top people want to keep their skills up and you need them to believe that the organization […]
With penalties accruing and the potential for lawsuits, most California employers try to be extra careful to stay in compliance with the meal and rest period requirements under California law. But missteps can add up quickly, and lawsuits often mean high settlements. What can be done to try to avoid accidentally not providing employees with the meal and rest breaks they're entitled to?
By Fawaz Alomran Do organizations utilize their employees’ capabilities to achieve their goals? Think of the implications of this question for a moment. Utilizing capabilities to a high extent is a far cry from just filling a vacancy or moving an employee from one function to another. This process starts at the gate—the main gate […]
It’s one of HR’s most difficult dilemmas—how to balance your compassion for a chronically ill employee with your legitimate business concerns.