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Wellness programs, even the most robust and well-designed ones, are not likely to change employee behavior unless employees are engaged in the process. Savvy companies make engagement a top priority when it comes to educating their employees about wellness.
By Archana Mehta Ali Salaam, SPHR, GPHR, is a pioneer among the growing community of certified HR professionals improving labor conditions in the Middle East. The HR universe has been rapidly expanding around the globe, and Ali Salaam has been on the forefront of this trend in his little corner of the world. He is […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we got the first four of Rick Lepsinger’s “tickets to slide”; today, the rest of the tickets plus an introduction to a new, online leadership training system. Lepsinger, president of OnPoint Consulting, is the author of Closing the Execution Gap: How Great Leaders and Their Companies Get Results (Jossey-Bass, 2010). Ticket to […]
Litigation Value: Dwight manhandling Gabe = a pricey negligent retention/supervision lawsuit; Andy trying to convince Oscar to cook the sales books = $700 for an expedited severance agreement and release in full for Andy; Kevin and the Einsteins claiming all the glory at trivia = one priceless fluke. What happens when an office is $800 short of […]
The information in today’s Advisor is adapted from BLR’s 10-Minute HR Trainer session, “Time Management for Supervisors.” One big obstacle to efficient time management is dealing with interruptions, which are inevitable and unpreventable. Remind your supervisors and managers that dealing with people and problems is part of their jobs, so they have to expect interruptions—but […]
By Charles G. Harrison A recent labor arbitration in British Columbia upheld the employers’ policy requiring annual flu vaccinations or masking for their healthcare staff. Coming as it does during flu season, this is a timely decision.
Human resources executives of global companies are most concerned about rising housing costs and increasing requests from transferring employees who want additional spouse career assistance, according to a survey from Cartus Corporation, a provider of global relocation services.
Charlotte Grove and Denise Augustine described the basic delivery methods for effective EHS training. Their presentation was modeled on the new American National Standard Institute/American Society of Safety Engineers Z490.1 Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training. The first criterion for ensuring effective delivery is to make sure the trainer is qualified. […]
Good news for recent law school graduates, your chances of getting hired look great! New research from Robert Half Legal shows entry-level law associates can expect more job opportunities in the months ahead.