4 Steps in Handling the Hiring of Boomerang Employees
In two previous posts, we talked about the pros and cons of hiring boomerang employees, or those who leave an organization and later return.
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Part Timers? Go Ahead and Terminate Them
Many managers and supervisors operate under the misguided belief that part-time employees have fewer rights than full-time employees, but that’s not so. In fact, the DOL does not make any distinction between part time and full time. For guidance, we turned to Compensation.BLR.com. What Is Considered ‘Part-Time’ Employment? There is no federal law that defines […]
Employer faces sex bias case after manager’s comments about choosing work over family
by Rich Voelbel Work-life balance is a reality that most employers have come to accept. Employees have children, and occasionally, they need to take days off to care for them when they are sick. While managers may not always like the fact that their employees have to miss work, as the case below demonstrates, it’s […]
Total Reward Statements: Make Them Work for You
A valued employee is a retained employee. You can show your workers just how much they’re being compensated for their efforts—beyond their base pay—through total reward statements. Expert John Rubino has a few tips for crafting and communicating these compensation reports.
Employee Documentation Q&A: Job Descriptions, Performance Appraisals and Personnel Files
“Documentation can be extraordinarily helpful when it’s done completely, timely, and appropriately.” Ann Bowden-Hollis told us in a recent BLR webinar. But it can also be problematic if done improperly or without oversight. At the conclusion of the webinar, Bowden-Hollis answered participant questions including questions regarding how to address cognitive abilities in job requirements (to […]
Workplace romances: Do they ‘Suit’ your company?
Like almost everyone I know, I love the ability to binge-watch television series these days. In fact, it is a rare occurrence that I ever watch any show at the time it actually airs. (This Is Us is a notable exception for me.) Instead, I enjoy delving into these characters’ lives several hours at a […]
Creating One-Day Success in HR
Most people think of success as some far-off, massive goal—a big promotion, the extensive initiative accomplished. But all long-term success is created through small, daily actions compounded over time. Rather than getting overwhelmed thinking about lofty goals and big projects, real and lasting progress happens through daily discipline focused on intentional results. In my book […]
So, Your Employee Wants to Keep Teleworking After Pandemic
Question: Our employee has filed an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) request with her psychiatrist to work from home permanently. Do we have to accommodate her? She already has performance issues, and no one else on her team is a permanent remote employee.
Their Résumés May Be Thin, but These Applicants Are Heavyweights
These applicants may have some gaps in their résumés, but their skill sets, interpersonal and management skills, versatility, and ability to multitask are awesome. Who could they be?
Who Are the Highest-Paid Athletes of 2016? Hint: One Is Playing in the Euro 2016!
It’s that time of year again! Forbes® has released its highest-paid athlete’s list and #1 may surprise you! No, it’s not Tiger Woods. Nor Floyd Mayweather. It’s soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo!