Practical HR Tips, News & Advice. Updated Daily.
The debate has heated up over the safety of using cell phones while driving. Some argue that the risk of accidents while on the phone is on a par with routine distractions such as adjusting the radio or climate controls in the vehicle. Others contend that the danger greatly escalates when a driver is talking […]
The job description can be a great marketing tool and even “replace” the first interview, but not without a determined effort to put real meat on the job description bones. Most job descriptions offer “pablum,” says Irving H. Buchen. The dull boilerplate language doesn’t reveal very much about the job and isn’t going to enthuse […]
Make sure your safety training for warehouse workers includes these important points from 7-Minute Safety Trainer’s “Safety in the Warehouse” training session. Materials Storage Make sure shelves and racks are sturdy, in good condition, and can bear the weight. Place heavier items close to the floor and lighter/smaller ones higher. Don’t block sprinklers or store […]
Only 7% of workers say the office—during traditional work hours—is their location of choice for optimum productivity on work-related projects, reports a recent FlexJobs survey of more than 3,000 respondents. More than half (51%) of people reported that their home is their preferred place to work.
Curbing FMLA/CFRA abuse is complex. Employers must continue to meet their obligations to employees under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), yet they often fear claims of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation when rightfully trying to cut down on employee FMLA/CFRA abuse situations. Additionally, the case law […]
BusinessWeek ranks business books that are the most recent bestsellers and provides a short summary. 1. The Age of Turbulence by Alan Greenspan. 2. The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss. 3. Strengthsfinder 2.0 by Tom Rath. This book will give you “ideas for action” and tips for how best you can work with others. More […]
The healthcare industry is growing rapidly, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), roughly 25% of all new jobs in the U.S. will be in health care and home-based care. The BLS predicts that health care and home-based care will be among the fastest growing segments in terms of employment growth through the […]
With the unemployment rate hovering at historic lows, companies need to work hard to attract and retain top talent. And while they’ve tried to do this with a number of different incentives—such as greater workplace flexibility, increased healthcare benefits, positive company environments, etc.—salary remains the primary draw for a big chunk of employees.
By Hadiya Roderique Working notice — the default under many pieces of employment standards in Canada — can be a way to reduce an organization’s cost of termination of employment. But what happens when an employee quits in response to getting fired before the end of the notice period? And what happens when the working […]
Vast Majority of Companies Say HR Certification Is an Advantage in Hiring, Promotion, Job Security [Steve Bruce interviewed Mary Power, Executive Director of the HR Certification Institute, on November 22.] “Our Value of Certification studies clearly show the advantages of certification,” says Mary Power, Executive Director of the HR Certification Institute. For example, 96 percent […]