Communication Tips for HR
By Bridget Miller You can never be too prepared when it comes to effective communication, and in today’s Advisor, guest columnist Bridget Miller has a few communication tips specific to the HR function.
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Does the ‘Praise in Public, Correct in Private’ Logic Apply to E-Mail?
Public shaming was once a legitimate means of sharing examples of undesirable behavior to the broader group. Whether it was branding an adulterer with a scarlet letter in puritanical times or the more recent practice of hardline managers who dress down underperforming employees in front of the team, the idea is that public correction or […]
Bipolar Disorder, Depression, ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome & More in California: Guide to Legally Managing Productivity
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 10:30 a.m. to Noon Pacific Order Option Price 1. Live Conference $189 2. Live Conference + CD Recording $259 3. CD Recording Only $189 CEA Online Subscribers save 10%! Click here for your discount. Are you and your line supervisors equipped to manage employees with mental conditions ranging from bipolar disorder, […]
Moonlighting: From political candidates to your employees
by Kylie Crawford TenBrook It may only be April 2015, but the 2016 presidential race has officially begun. On Monday, the New York Times listed 12 Republicans and four Democrats who have expressed an interest in running for their party’s 2016 presidential nomination in the article Who Is Running for President (and Who’s Not)? Three […]
Quiet Hiring’s Nothing to Worry About—And Nothing New
Labor market buzzwords have filled the last few years of HR headlines, from “The Great Resignation” during the height of the pandemic to the trends that followed: boomerang employees; quiet quitting; and the latest clickable term, quiet hiring. While they’ve populated headlines to spark shock in the HR community and the talent pool, these buzzy […]
Hiring on Values Can Build Success
An organization’s culture is a critical element in the motivation of staff and the recruitment of those who will shape the company’s future. Many see it as an asset and a differentiator for a company that must be protected.
Wellness ROI Irresistible—$6 for Every $1 Invested
Furthermore, Morris adds, your wellness program may get way more important under the Affordable Care Act. Morris, who specializes in benefits, is a member of the firm Epstein Becker Green in its Washington, D.C., office. Wellness Is Popular, But Hard to Define A recent survey found that 70.3 percent of 539 employer respondents reported offering […]
Vets’ Affirmative Action Deadline—March 24, 2014
Yesterday’s Advisor featured BLR® Senior Legal Editor and Attorney Susan Schoenfeld’s tips for complying with the new affirmative action requirements for veterans. Today, the rest of the story, plus an introduction to the best way to find problems before the feds do—the HR audit checklist. Here are some of the other important changes included in […]
Is It OK for Workplaces to Favor One Species over Another?
A new survey has uncovered what could be viewed by some as a discriminatory practice where one species is favored over another in the workplace. No, we are not referring to humans over Vulcans or Klingons. We are talking canis familiaris over felis catus!
How to Implement Flex Schedules that Work (Part 1)
According to studies and research highlighted by FlexJobs, there’s been a 115% increase in telecommuting for work over the past decade, and nearly half of the U.S. workforce works remotely already. And there are plenty of reasons why. Workers with flexible schedules: Are more productive and often end up working more hours, and Take fewer […]