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Special from SHRM Employment Law and Legislative Conference Washington. DC In yesterday’s Advisor, attorney Jody Katz Pritikin offered her tips on avoiding retaliation lawsuits; today, the rest of her tips plus an introduction to a unique 10-minutes-at-a-time training system for supervisors and managers. Pritikin, founder of Proactive Lawsuit Prevention, made her comments at SHRM’s Employment […]
In today’s Advisor, we’ll propose several scenarios that will help with your anti-harassment training. Jack and Jill Jack, a manager, asks Jill, one of his supervisors, out on a date. She says “No,” he never asks her again, and their business relationship continues as it was. Any problem? [Not immediately, but what if Jill suffers […]
Safety training is one of those areas where shaving service or quality can have a seriously negative impact. For one thing, training your workers is your duty under the law. And whether you’re regulated by OSHA, MSHA, DOT, EPA, or state and local entities, the results of noncompliance can be significant. What’s more, not […]
Angela Cheng-Cimini is all about the employee in the employee experience. Her passion for people isn’t simply because of her role and 30-year career in HR, but her lived experience informs her leadership strategy to help employees experience work in a positive way. “When I was coming up through the ranks, particularly as a female […]
Last week, the Internet was abuzz with the news that Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, who work together as judges on The Voice, have begun dating. Workplace relationships, though fraught with hazard for HR professionals, are incredibly common, with 80 percent of employees reporting that they have been involved in, or have heard of, coworkers […]
FREE HR Webcast: Critical Metrics for Talent Management in Reporting to Boards and Investors Many talent management professionals may be unaware of the swell of interest in their work by boards and investors. Aware or unaware, there’s no denying that the interest is there. This is why powerful groups such as the Sustainability Accounting Standards […]
In today’s Advisor, we receive expert guidance on internships from BLR Legal Editor, Susan Prince, in an article that first appeared on HR.BLR.com®.
Difficult people—we’ve all dealt with them at work. Whiners, liars, condescenders, lazy bones, busybodies, exploders, and people who are always right are everywhere, says psychologist Bruce Christopher. However, with a little practice you can handle them easily and effectively.
Fluid talent is an approach to career planning that allows—and even encourages—employees to take control of their careers and move between different positions and departments. Companies can increase employee retention and appeal to prospective employees by employing fluid talent in their career pathways. Here’s how HR can facilitate fluid talent in their organizations.
Dear Readers, With the constantly changing scope of social media, engagement, and analytics, it’s hard to stay on top of the latest trends in HR. How are your colleagues—and competitors—handling things out in the field? Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey and help us (and you) find out what’s happening in […]