Risk Management: How Do You Prioritize Risk?
Yesterday we began to learn about enterprise risk management (ERM) and how it influences HR. Today we’ll look at risk appetite, performing a risk assessment, and prioritizing risks.
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Sexual Harassment Versus Gender Discrimination: What’s the Difference?
The words “sex” and “gender” are often used interchangeably, but there are important distinctions, especially when it comes to employers staying out of legal trouble for sexual harassment or gender discrimination.
The 7 Most Common Accountability Excuses and How to Avoid Them
“Not my job,” “No one told me,” and other accountability excuses cause more damage than you might imagine, says consultant Rick Lepsinger. In today’s Advisor, his tips for avoiding these “tickets to slide.” No one told me the project was due Friday!” “But Bob’s the team leader—it’s his job to see everyone knows when priorities […]
How to Create Motivation Through Performance Management
By Greg Harris Setting up a successful performance management strategy begins with understanding what employees need to be productive and motivated—and they may need more than you think.
5 Common Human Resources Mistakes to Avoid
Mistakes that happen within an organization’s human resources department have the potential to cost it millions of dollars each year. And while mistakes will inevitably happen regardless of what department you work in, there are certain mistakes that every HR professional should work to avoid altogether.
What Is a Voluntary Benefit Plan?
A voluntary benefit plan is a suite of benefits offered by an employer that is voluntary for employees to use and is typically paid for by the employee via payroll deductions. These types of benefits are usually offered in addition to the core benefit program provided by the employer. They represent extra benefits that the […]
Deconstructing the Career Conversation
A variety of companies have realized the importance of creating a learning culture—one that values continuous learning as an ingredient for success for both the organization and the employee. In fact, “the single biggest driver of business impact is the strength of an organization’s learning culture,” says Josh Bersin, principal and founder of Bersin by […]
Is Vacation Time Required by Law?
Vacation time and paid holidays may be a relatively standard benefit to offer to full-time employees, but in the United States, it’s not actually legally mandated. While many employers are well aware of this, it’s important to make a note of, since employees often treat it as a right. In fact, vacation time is typically […]
How to Ensure HR Activities and Metrics Align with Company Objectives
Aligning HR activities and metrics with company objectives isn’t just prudent. It’s a way to ensure that the HR team will be seen as a key strategic partner in business decisions—and a way to help the entire organization achieve goals from the top down. You’re all on the same team, so it pays to be […]
The 9 Things NOT to Include in Your Documentation
In yesterday’s Advisor, we covered Attorney Franck Wobst’s key things to include in documentation. Today, things not to include, plus an introduction to a timely BLR Bootcamp on performance management. Do not include the following in your documentation, says Wobst: Personal opinions. Rumors or speculation about the employee’s personal life. Theories about why the employee […]