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by Michael P. Maslanka It’s hard to fire an employee. It’s not quite as tough as being fired, but it’s a close second. It’s easy to let the emotions of the moment take over and make an error in judgment. So, here are some tips. Allow time for reflection Decisions made in haste or anger […]
Not long ago, HR teams focused mainly on looking backward—reviewing metrics like turnover rates, engagement scores, and time-to-fill stats to guide decisions. But that’s changing fast. Thanks to AI, HR is stepping into a new role: not just reacting to the past but anticipating what’s next—and taking action in the moment. Welcome to the era […]
Here’s a list of the top 10 posts on the HR Daily Advisor website this year. Have a happy and safe Memorial Day from the HR Daily Advisor staff. Training 10 Sins of Well-Meaning Supervisors Sometimes it seems as though there are a thousand ways supervisors and managers—with the best of intentions—can practically beg for […]
As an HR professional, you’ve likely had to tackle employee burnout. There are many approaches for preventing and addressing this issue. Today, we’re focusing on business travel’s contribution to employee burnout.
Winter is coming, but not soon enough for those of us eager for Season 6 of Game of Thrones. While we wait, I’d like to rewind to one of my favorite episodes from Season 4 involving Tyrion’s trial for the murder of his nephew. As you may recall, Tyrion’s long-time rivalry with his sister, Cersei, […]
In an ideal world, organizations would provide in-depth and ongoing training to employees throughout their careers, ensuring that all employees have extensive time dedicated to learning the skills that will help them thrive.
by Jonathan Sterling and James Goodfellow An employer’s blogging and social networking policy that prohibits employees from posting disparaging comments online about coworkers or their employer has been deemed unlawful by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The NLRB recently issued a complaint and notice of hearing against American Medical Response of Connecticut (AMR), an […]
Employers must not impose probation on employees for excessive absences that include leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. To do so is akin to using a disciplinary measure to penalize employees for taking qualified FMLA leave. So ruled the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey as it permitted the FMLA […]
The flurry of speculation is finally over. The White House and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) have released the new final rule governing which workers must be paid overtime. The changes aren’t quite as drastic as what employers were preparing for based on the contents of the proposed rule made public last summer, but […]
In the wake of Susan Cain’s influential TED Talk, many companies are starting to see the influence and power of introverts in the workplace, despite a “world that can’t stop talking.”