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Train Employees on the Effective Use of PPE

Here’s what the court said: In analyzing the facts of this case, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania had to determine whether the company was negligent and, if so, whether negligence caused Wyatt’s injury. In addition, the court had to decide whether Wyatt knew before the accident that he was required […]

Train Your Leaders on 5 More Leadership Skills

In an article that first appeared on HR.BLR.com, guest columnist Elizabeth Dukes from iOffice.com writes that while the top leaders’ instincts are much of what helped them rise to the top, many of their most valuable tools are learned skills. If you are looking to advance into a top leadership position, here are 5 more […]

7 Ways to get the C-Suite On Board

In a competitive and complex job market, relationships reign supreme, says a recently-released survey from recruiting technology provider Jobvite. Seventy-eight percent of responding recruiters said they found their best-quality candidates through referrals. McClure, president of Unbridled Talent LLC in West Chester, Ohio, offered her tips at the Society for Human Resource Management’s Annual Conference and […]

Introducing the Well-Informed Candidate

A recent study shows that today’s candidates are more informed than they ever have been. What does this mean for you? Let’s take a look.

The Playbook for Refereeing Employee Disputes

The conflict-free workplace…alas, it simply doesn’t exist. Because workplace conflict disrupts morale and performance, and affects everyone in the organization, it’s important to be able to referee these disputes to a peaceful conclusion. Here are some tips for doing just that.

Administration, EEOC, and Courts Limit Workers’ Gender Identity Protections

Beginning with President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14168, Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government, the Trump administration has made clear it will recognize only two biological sexes and has been erasing policies, practices, and procedures that acknowledge or support gender identity or transgender individuals. EEOC Position on […]

Is Your Positivity Contagious? More Tests for Leaders

In yesterday’s Advisor, Alan R. Zimmerman, PhD, CSP, CPAE, shared the first five of his nine tests that every leader must pass. Today, he shares the final four questions that those in leadership roles have to constantly keep in mind.

How Much Is Bad Behavior Costing Your Company?

Workplace incivility is an often overlooked, expensive, yet treatable malady, says the new book, The Cost of Bad Behavior. Authors Christine Pearson and Christine Porath show how to calculate the cost and what to do about eliminating the undesirable behavior. What Is Workplace Incivility? Pearson and Porath offer several examples of incivility: Taking credit for […]

Job Seekers Enticed by the Green Rush

Are your would-be candidates going to pot, literally? As the cannabis industry takes off, many job seekers have a strong interest in being a part of it.