‘Hey Bae:’ A Lesson from Microsoft
With all this talk on engaging Millennials in the workplace, take a lesson from Microsoft® on what NOT to do!
Tag: employees
Why Is It So Hard to Get Rid of the Worst Employees?
The HR Daily Advisor was recently at the 2016 SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition in Washington D.C.! Yesterday we heard about the problems that bad employees create from Greg Hare, an employment lawyer at Ogletree Deakins Law Firm in Atlanta, GA. Today, some advice on what to do about them.
California HR Trends for 2017—Don’t Get Burned!
It’s practically impossible to try and cover everything that will change in California for both 2016 and 2017. So many midyear and other upcoming changes make it a difficult year. Why? Because it’s California, of course! Jonathan A. Siegel, partner at Jackson Lewis P.C., feels the pain of HR pros.
No Rest Breaks for the Weary in California
By Emily A. Mertes and Katharine Essick Since the California Supreme Court’s seminal meal and rest break decision Brinker v. Superior Court in 2012, employers have wrestled with whether, in their particular circumstances, it would be impractical to provide their employees with two separate rest breaks before and after a meal period during an 8-hour […]
How Much Do Your Workers Like You?
Yesterday we looked at a study that shows that employees trust business leaders more than they trust politicians. Today we present some analysis on what that study might mean.
How’s Your Love and Lust Policy?
Special from SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition Yesterday’s Advisor featured tips on lawsuit avoidance from Mr. Please Sue Me, aka Hunter Lott. Today, more of Lott’s tips.
Happy Anniversary HR Daily Advisor: Part I
The HR Daily Advisor® is celebrating its 10-year anniversary! In honor of this special occasion, we’re rehashing the first ever HR Strange But True!
Please Sue Me 2016
Special from SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition Mr. Please Sue Me, aka Hunter Lott, one of the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) top-rated speakers, entertained the large audience in his inimitable style, while providing many practical tips and suggestions for avoiding lawsuits.
Want to Retain Top Talent? ‘Panda Fridays’ and Other Benefits Could Be the Key
Want to attract and retain top talent? Who doesn’t these days? According to some, your benefits package is the key to getting great talent in the door, but how can you compete with the Googles and the Apples? Try offering some unique and exotic work perks!
What Do You Know About Equal Pay? You’re Only in High School!
Apparently high school kids know a lot about equal pay! Here’s a new one for you: A 17-year old female employee was recently fired for demanding equal pay. But here’s the kicker: The employer ended up firing her male counterpart as well!