NLRB Trying to Fend off Call for Member to Recuse Himself
Ethics issues are again raising questions about whether a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) should recuse himself from participating in a Board decision.
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More Common Traits Among Top HR Managers
In part 1 of this article we explored three things that great HR managers have in common. Today we’ll look at the rest of that list.
Small Businesses Weigh In on COVID-19 Impact
As employers across the nation grapple with new remote working arrangements and accommodating employees impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19), new survey findings reveal exactly how this pandemic is affecting operations for small businesses.
Don’t Let Your Business Get Whacked Like Jimmy Hoffa in The Irishman
After watching The Irishman on Netflix, I’m left with two overriding thoughts: One, my God, that’s a long movie (like, thank God it’s on Netflix so I can hit the pause button, get a snack, and try to regain the feeling in my extremities kind of long), and two, I bet Jimmy Hoffa wishes, in […]
Engagement and Performance Management Are HR Leaders’ Top 2025 Priorities
There’s often a perception among non-HR folks that HR is a boring, largely administrative function that is relatively static. In reality, HR is a crucial component of any organization and a major factor in an organization’s success or failure. Moreover, the priorities of the HR function are highly dynamic. Each year brings with it new […]
Martha Stewart’s Company Terminates Employees Before Holidays, but They Look Good Leaving
No, it’s not “a good thing.” The new CEO of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia has given layoff notices to a sizable percentage of its staff right before the holidays. The cuts have been reported to involve 70 to 100 employees, or about 15 percent of the company’s workforce, including some from upper management. The company […]
6 Additional Ways to Inspire a More Inclusive Work Space
Adding to yesterday’s post, here’s more information about how you can inspire more inclusive work spaces for your employees.
FAQs on completing medical certifications for FMLA/CFRA
Medical certification rules are designed to help employers verify whether a requested leave of absence is covered under the FMLA/CFRA. But simply asking the employee to return the medical certification does not always answer that question. For example, what medical certification should employers require for serious health conditions that are incurable—and how often can recertifications […]
Master self-awareness to grow as a leader
by Dan Oswald How well do you really know yourself? It can seem like a silly question. You spend every day with yourself. You’re privy to all of your most private thoughts. Yet how well do you know yourself? The ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu wrote, “Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. […]
NLRB Reverts to Old Standard on Employee Use of Employer E-Mail Systems
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) decision to allow employers more leeway in restricting the use of their e-mail and other communications systems for union organizing is just the latest decision reversing standards set by the Obama-era Board.