Week in Review—January 21, 2011
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Monday, January 17, 2011
Happy New Year—It’s Time for the Dullest Job in HR
In HR, sometimes the dullest jobs are the most important. Even HR has essential functions, and one of them is updating job descriptions. It’s not exactly the thrilling part of HR, but it can’t be overlooked. It’s the beginning of the new year—bite the bullet.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements—Dangerous to Ignore
Pinning down physical and environmental requirements for job descriptions is annoying—but it means reduced hassles in hiring, and reduced appearances in court. Even though they seem obvious to you, (and maybe you think they should be obvious to anyone), the requirements need to be in writing on the job description.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Can You Demand FMLA Fitness-for Duty-Cert? Sure, BUT …
Many employers want a fitness for duty certification when employees return from FMLA leave, especially for those “certain employees.” You can require a certification, but not just for certain employees, and not without carefully following several procedural steps.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements—Dangerous to Ignore
Pinning down physical and environmental requirements for job descriptions is annoying—but it means reduced hassles in hiring, and reduced appearances in court. Even though they seem obvious to you, (and maybe you think they should be obvious to anyone), the requirements need to be in writing on the job description.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Employees Don’t Leave Jobs—They Leave Managers
Employees don’t leave jobs, they leave managers. It’s an old saw, but it’s true. Wouldn’t it be great if all your managers could motivate employees as well as your best managers do?