Are You Expecting Too Much from Employees?
It started during the recession. In the wake of mass layoffs, employees who remained were required to absorb the workload. Grateful to have a job, most were happy to do so.
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Drawing the Line on Tips: Where Does It End?
Employee compensation is a complicated issue that can stir passion in people. Recently, the now-former CEO of Wells Fargo was taken to task by Congress for his company’s compensation practices, which many believe contributed to widespread fraud on the part of bank employees.
The 7 Steps to Launch and Maintain a Great Wellness Program
Ryan, who recently shared her expertise in a webinar presented by BLR® and HR Hero®, is a certified Worksite Wellness Program Consultant and serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts.
Have You Ever Found Out a Reference Was a Fake?
Do you check up on applicants’ references? If you don’t, you may want to start. According to a new survey, nearly 30 percent of employers reported that they have caught a fake reference on a candidate’s application. Do you check up on applicants’ references? If you don’t, you may want to start. According to a […]
4 HSA Facts Employees Need to Know to Drive Enrollment
Open enrollment is crunch time for HR teams, but in all the busyness of these coming weeks, don’t miss the opportunity to empower employees to take control of their health and their finances by educating them on how to use their health savings account (HSA). HSAs are a powerful benefit, yet many employees miss out […]
How a Healthy, Fun Work Environment Cuts Down Costs
It’s simple—if you keep the great employees you have, you won’t have to spend a bunch of money finding new ones. But how to do that? One part of that means keeping them happy and motivated.
HR Professional Shares Expert Tips for Building an HR Team
Whatever the current circumstances may be, recruiting will always have challenges. Those include making sure the person you are interviewing will work out; making room for nerves; and, of course, knowing when to hire for skills and when to hire someone you will help grow. I recently spoke with an HR professional who, like many, […]
Leadership Coaching … Touching Hearts?
Our final coaching conversation over coffee quickly turned uncomfortable, at least for me. “I was touched,” said my client. “I was touched in a very special way.” With a quick “thank you” in return, I tried to quickly change the topic to something not so emotionally charged. (My mind raced.… Is he a soccer fan? […]
Email Accessibility: How to Make Your Emails More Inclusive
When you create an email list, you probably manage and maintain your audience. By doing this, you ensure that you are retaining people who regularly engage with your emails and don’t waste time and energy on those who view your messages as spam. But, do you ever perform maintenance to ensure that your emails are […]
Beware Liability When Workers Talk on Phone While Driving
by Karen Sargeant former of McCarthy Tetrault We have all heard the statistics (and it’s no surprise!) — driving while talking on a cell phone increases the likelihood of a car accident even if you use a “hands-free” set. At the same time, your employees have cell phones, iPhones, BlackBerries(R) and other personal data assistants […]