Millennials Are Reshaping Workplaces and Talent Management
There’s a war out there—a war for talent—and it’s the Millennial generation that make up increasing talent pools in the corporate world.
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Eleven Harassment Statements You Don’t Want to Hear
Harassment misconceptions abound, and managers and supervisors may be the most confused. Here are some of the statements and scenarios you don’t want to see. How to avoid them? Training. “As a manager, if I suspect behavior that might be harassment, I observe carefully; when I determine that it’s actually illegal, I take firm and […]
The 5 Best Voluntary Benefits to Offer Your Employees
Today, it’s normal for people to spend 40+ hours a week working. Because employees dedicate such a substantial amount of time toward the companies they represent, it’s necessary for employers to curate a workplace experience that supports their hard work and keeps them invested.
Was Pregnant Employee with Lifting Restrictions Entitled to Accommodations?
During training on disability issues, supervisors and managers need to understand that employers often are required to provide an accommodation to an employee who requests one. However, as a recent case demonstrates, there are exceptions. What happened
5 Topics for HR Strategic Planning
The following are five important topics to help you do strategic planning to improve your company’s HR functions and put those plans into action. Audit your policies and practices with the Employment Practices Self-Audit Workbook Planning to succeed The essence of strategic planning for any organization is (1) the identification of desired goals and objectives […]
Five Ways to Identify Future Leaders in Entry-Level Candidates
People know a great leader when they see one. Yet, if you ask 10 people to describe the characteristics of a strong leader, you’ll probably get 10 different answers. True leadership is an evolutionary process in which successes and occasional failures have helped develop leadership abilities in equal measure. No two leaders have the exact […]
Innovation: How A Little Deviance Can Be a Good Thing
Do you consider yourself or your team leadership a “constructive deviant,” a “destructive deviant,” a little of both, or none of the above?
Recordkeeping: Do We Have to Track Hours of Commissioned Employees?
We have a number of people who work on a straight commission basis. Do we have to track their hours? Do we owe overtime? — Kayla, HR Specialist in Citrus Heights
The New Captain America
On the heels of WandaVision, Disney’s much-anticipated (and, post-Episode 3, thoroughly entertaining) Avengers Endgame follow-up, comes Falcon and the Winter Soldier. I am thrilled to see the original Captain America’s (Steve, played by Chris Evans) besties holding their own as lead actors in their own show.
Ending the Employer-Employee Relationship-Resignation vs. Termination
Despite high-profile portrayals in the media and entertainment industry to the contrary, most managers don’t enjoy firing employees. Indeed, many go through great lengths to avoid firing staff, such as investing in performance improvement plans (PIPs) or looking for other roles within the company that better fit the employee’s strengths. Still, whether due to poor […]