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2014 Performance Management Survey Results—What Are Supervisors’ Most Common PA Errors?

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jul 14, 2014 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jul 14, 2014

Supervisors’ Role in Performance Appraisals Management’s top responsibilities when it comes to performance evaluations are writing evaluations of their direct reports for 85.6% of survey participants, followed closely by setting goals for/with employees for 78.3%, conducting review meetings for 75.3%, and coaching employees for improved performance for 75.3%. Finishing out the field is reviewing evaluations […]

‘Tomato’ Keeps Employees Productive and/or Hungry

By Melissa Morse Jul 14, 2014 HR Strange But True

Updated: Sep 20, 2017

These days life can become pretty distracting, especially with all the text messages, e-mails, and social media posts that happen to cross our computers or phones in any given minute. Of course, you could always wait to “like” your friend’s status until after you’ve finished the expense report, but work can wait, right?! It’s no […]

The keyboard is mightier …

By Josh Sudbury, FordHarrison Jul 14, 2014 EntertainHR

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

This past Friday, LeBron James announced his return to Cleveland after four years of displaying his talents at South Beach. One of the biggest clues that something was in the works was when the open letter written by Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert in 2010 to the then-departing LeBron suddenly went missing from the team’s website. In […]

New Arizona law spells out employees’ victim leave rights

By Arizona Employment Law Letter Jul 14, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jul 14, 2014

by Jodi R. Bohr An amendment to Arizona’s law addressing leave rights for victims of juvenile offenses goes into effect on July 24, making the law on juvenile offenses mirror the law addressing leave rights for victims of criminal offenses. During its second regular session, the 51st Arizona Legislature amended Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § […]

UAW trying different approach to unionize Volkswagen plant

By Tammy Binford Jul 11, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jul 11, 2014

Despite two failed attempts to unionize the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the United Auto Workers (UAW) on July 10 announced the creation of Local 42, a local that Chattanooga VW workers can join voluntarily. “We’ve had ongoing discussions with Volkswagen and have arrived at a consensus with the company,” Gary Casteel, the UAW’s secretary-treasurer, […]

Two New Tools from OSHA that Train Workers to Avoid Heat Illnesses

By Heather Hunt Jul 11, 2014 Learning & Development

Updated: Jul 11, 2014

Extreme heat during the summer months poses a risk to outdoor workers, in particular, and creates a potential liability for their employers if steps are not taken to protect workers’ health and safety. The risk is real. Two years ago, there were 31 heat-related worker deaths, as well as 4,120 heat-related worker illnesses, according to […]

10 Sins of Termination (#1 Time to Prevent Lawsuits)

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Jul 11, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jul 16, 2014

Terminations are no picnic for anyone, but since they are the genesis of many lawsuits, it’s worth learning how to do them right. Handling them carefully can save cash, calm frayed nerves, and maintain morale and productivity. (As long as you don’t commit one of these 10 sins.)

Performance Management Survey Result—How Do You Measure Up?

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jul 11, 2014 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jul 11, 2014

How Well Do You Measure Performance? Regarding the way their organization conducts performance appraisals, a hefty 75.2% rate their organization as average or above. Details: How well? Percent of Participants Excellent 2.1% Above average 21.9% Average 51.2% Below Average, Needs Improvement, or Terrible 24.8% What Performance Appraisals Measure Overall performance is measured by 80.7% of […]

To E-Verify or not to E-Verify?

By Federal Employment Law Insider Jul 11, 2014 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

by Christine D. Mehfoud E-Verify is an Internet-based employment authorization verification system administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA). After completing the Form I-9 process, employers create an E-Verify case and submit it to E-Verify, which electronically verifies work authorization by checking the information entered against DHS, […]