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What Do We Mean by “Performance”? Let’s define performance as behavior demonstrated in a particular way for another group of people that causes a defined result, says Ware, who is president and CEO at Integral Talent Systems, Inc. Her remarks came during a recent BLR-sponsored webinar. For example, she says, if increased sales is the […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, consultant Michael Strand began laying out seven key steps to move to market pricing. Today, the rest of the steps, plus news—your job descriptions are rewritten and ready to go. Strand, owner of consultancy HR Dynamics Inc., offered his seven steps to successful market pricing at a recent webinar hosted by BLR/HRhero. […]
The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia) recently issued a published decision on an employer’s second appeal of a judgment in favor of its former employee on claims of breaching an employment agreement and misappropriating trade secrets under the Maryland Uniform Trade Secrets Act […]
by Al Vreeland Few things create more headaches in the HR suite than an employee who is injured on the job and then resists returning to work. HR’s headaches are usually centered at the intersection of state workers’ compensation laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). A […]
It’s a fact that more inclusive organizations can be more successful. Inclusive teams exhibit a 35% productivity boost over non-inclusive teams. Moreover, inclusive companies are 1.7 times more likely to be innovative and generate 2.3 times more cash flow per employee, according to Josh Bersin. So why wouldn’t you want to promote increased inclusivity throughout […]
“Since slides packed with long lists of bullet points result in “cognitive overload” for learners, Cliff Atkinson recommends that trainers design their presentations in a format that’s consistent with the way people think. Atkinson, author of Beyond Bullet Points (Microsoft 2005), says most learners can retain only three or four pieces of information at any […]
When it comes to workplace investigations, the whole process can be exhausting and time consuming. Nevertheless, diligence and thoroughness are still required during these investigations, to avoid costly mistakes and more problems down the road.
In May 2018, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a memorandum permitting the use of drones to inspect workplaces under certain circumstances. Since that time, OSHA has used unmanned aircraft systems (UASs or drones) in a number of investigations, and their use is expected to become more common in the future.
This content was originally published in January 2010. For the latest FMLA regulation changes, visit our FMLA article archives or try our practical FMLA compliance guide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, report “H1N1 Flu and You, Questions and Answers,” each year an average of 36,000 people die and over 200,000 people […]
With 40 percent of the workforce nearing retirement, and too few workers in the next generation to replace them, companies need innovative solutions in hiring and retention. The good news: Such solutions are being developed. By the end of this decade, two sets of facts will radically shape your company’s employment picture: First, by 2010, […]