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Special from BLR’s National Employment Law Update Violence is often unpredictable, but there are actions HR can take to minimize the risk and to defuse the situation if violence does threaten, say attorneys Robert E. Bettac and Anthony L. Martin. Their remarks came at BLR’s National Employment Law Update, held recently in Las Vegas. Bettac […]
As the recruiter, you are always behind the desk or on the business end of the phone. A recent survey helps put you on the other side of that desk and on the other end of that phone. There is nothing quite like a new perspective to help you adjust your recruiting game. By Melissa […]
With historically low unemployment rates, it’s more important than ever to keep employees satisfied and engaged because they are simply in greater demand and have more options. So, employers should be doing whatever they reasonably can to ensure their employees are happy and satisfied.
Just last week, Mark Wahlberg filed a formal petition with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeking a pardon for his 1988 criminal convictions for assault and battery by a dangerous weapon and possession of marijuana, amongst others. These crimes occurred well before Wahlberg became the public figure we all know from his work as an actor […]
If termination is necessary, let it be a group decision, say the experts. That approach will hold up strongly against legal challenges. Here’s why: First, specialized input. As we mentioned in yesterday’s Advisor, specialized members of the management team, like the HR manager, are in a better position to judge the appropriate action to take. […]
Litigation Value: $0 for Dunder-Mifflin (consider the bullets dodged for now), but I’d love to be the plaintiffs’ lawyer representing those poor souls who got ice from the machine in which Kevin stuck his formerly Kleenex-boxed feet I don’t normally cry at weddings, but I could see making an exception for the long-anticipated nuptials of […]
Yesterday’s Advisor reviewed recent research indicating that employers are turning to wellness initiatives that extend beyond physical health into emotional and financial health. Today we take a look at another method of boosting employee focus and productivity: mindfulness.
Yesterday’s Advisor presented a few best practices in the unique practice of reverse mentoring; today we take a look at some research into how HR pros are feeling about the current state of their training programs.
Companies struggle enough with their day-to-day and long-term business challenges. But for many industries, compliance with laws and regulations creates yet another layer of complication.
By BLR Founder and CEO Bob Brady Spying on employees can take many forms, some of which are very intrusive. Yet, most employers do spy some, and so do we, says BLR’s founder and CEO Bob Brady. A series of postings in Workforce Management began a few months ago when the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reported that […]