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In yesterday’s CED,, we found specifics of the immunity available for giving references in the 50 states. Today, the rules for California and other states with special provisions, again with a nod to our new “50×50” reference guide.
By Holly Kortright To be a true strategic business partner to executives, the HR department must take a business-oriented approach to the human capital side of the organization, says Kortright. She shares what it means to be an HR leader who is a strategic business partner engaged in creating the future. Kortright is Senior Vice […]
Yesterday’s Advisor detailed laws governing political behavior at work; today, can you ban political symbols, plus an introduction to the popular HR Department of One—the only guide specially directed at smaller or even one-person HR departments. So, can you ban campaign posters and buttons? No laws specifically regulate this sort of partisan activity for private […]
By Nona Chigewe In this era of tight budgets, it can be tough to get employers to pay for enough activities to build 60 hours or recert credits. Fortunately, there are a number of free activities that you can use to build credits. Get Credits While You Work Let’s begin with your current job—you can […]
HRCI Announces 2 New Certifications—HRBP and HRMP The HR Certification Institute has launched two new credentials—The Human Resource Business Professional (HRBPSM) and Human Resource Management Professional (HRMPSM)—both of which are geared toward HR professionals principally practicing outside of the United States.
Your managers are the keys to your employees’ productivity and engagement. How well are they doing? A consultant whose opinion we respect—Bill Lee of Lee Resources, at BillLeeOnline.com—recommends a book he thinks is the best manager-improvement product he’s come across. It is The Control Theory Manager, by William Glasser, M.D. (HarperBusiness, 1994), and it’s short […]
Early in my career, I worked for a boss who, every time he returned from vacation, measured the productivity of his staff by the number of reports and memos he had waiting from each person. It didn’t take long for his staff to realize if you wanted to impress upon him that you had worked hard […]
The federal government should finalize its proposed hiring goal for federal contractors, the National Council on Disability said in a report to President Obama. But the feds also need to improve their own hiring practices, the council said. These are among the recommendations contained in the council’s National Disability Policy: A Progress Report, released Sept. […]
Litigation Value: Andy’s vocal hatred for Nelly = fodder for her brewing constructive discharge and breach of contract case; New versus Old Dwight dynamic = possible future age discrimination issues; watching Old Dwight’s jealous alter ego attempt a terrifying stunt in the parking lot to put New Dwight in his place = priceless. The Office […]
By Antonio Di Domenico On Christmas Eve 2009, a swing stage (a work platform) suspended on the 14th floor of an Ontario apartment building collapsed. Four workers including the site supervisor died after falling to the ground. Metron Construction was charged with criminal negligence causing death under Canada’s Criminal Code. The company’s owner and sole […]