Bottom 10-20%? You’re Outta Here
As Microsoft is washing its hands of a controversial employee performance appraisal practice, Yahoo is reportedly adopting it.
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Keep Employees with Stay Interviews
Yesterday we learned about how to use stay interviews to keep employees from leaving. Today we present more on that topic, including how to make change with feedback and to allow changes to permeate your corporate culture.
New General Counsel Expected to Set New Probusiness Agenda for NLRB
A much more business-friendly atmosphere is expected at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) now that the U.S. Senate has confirmed Peter B. Robb as the Board’s General Counsel.
Drawbacks and Challenges Behind Making Your Employees Shareholders
In yesterday’s post, we explored the benefits of making your employees shareholders of your organization. Today’s post will cover the drawbacks and challenges behind making your employees shareholders.
Was employee’s firing for delaying leave documentation OK?
Managing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave can be one of the most challenging and frustrating responsibilities for HR. What can employers do when an employee is slow to provide documentation and respond to medical exam requests? In a recent case, a federal appeals court ruled that an employer was justified in firing an […]
‘Thinking About Retirement?’—Danger or Diligence?
Can You Ask About Retirement Plans? Can you ask older employees about their retirement plans? Yes, if you are careful, says BLR® Senior Legal Editor Joan Farrell. But push too hard and it starts to look like age discrimination. If an employer has a legitimate reason, like workforce planning or succession planning, it’s not a […]
Kaplan nomination called way to ‘stop the bleeding’ at NLRB
President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will nominate Marvin Kaplan, currently chief counsel of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, to one of two vacant seats on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is being hailed by probusiness interests as a way to bring balance to the Board. Kevin C. McCormick, an editor of […]
HR Needs 21st-Century Training and Performance Management
By Morag Barrett In yesterday’s Advisor, guest columnist Morag Barrett made the case for why HR must be brought into the 21st century. Today she elaborates on what this means for performance management and training.
Hiring Teens? Conduct Extra Harassment Training First
Because of their age and lack of experience in the working world, teen employees may be particularly vulnerable to harassment, and may not know what to do if harassment occurs. In today’s Advisor, what to do to protect young workers, and an introduction to a new downloadable Sexual Harassment Essentials Kit. Especially if you’re planning […]
New Recruitment Platform Takes Assessments to the Next Level
There’s been much discussion about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the recruiting process. While most focus on the bias-aspect of AI, many are seeing the benefits this technology offers to recruiters and hiring managers at all levels. If you aren’t using AI in the hiring process, what is a better time to start […]