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by Tammy Binford The headlines are alarming. A virulent flu strain is striking in at least some parts of the country earlier than usual, possibly signaling a rougher-than-normal flu season. Employers who ignore the flu threat risk turning their workplaces into a flu-fueled fever frenzy that gets worse throughout the winter and into spring. A […]
Consider the human resources department: Is it a center for strategic thinking or a cost center–necessary but still a burden on the bottom line rather than a contributor to profits? That’s one question to explore as HR professionals work to earn the “seat at the table” they’ve long sought. Recently, a group of HR professionals […]
The best way to account for employee absences during the holidays is to plan ahead. Creating a plan allows you to make sure that your company still has enough employees to operate while allowing time off to those who request vacation leave. Vacation leave is governed by the employer’s policies Remember that while neither federal […]
In today’s Advisor, we’ll do our annual summary of our 2012 survey results—a good time to check your practices against those of thousands of other employers around the country. Pay Budgets 2.5 to 3 Percent Our survey revealed that most employers offered modest pay increases in 2012 and will do so again in 2013. In […]
[Go here for 1 to 5] 6. A superior blocks a promotion for a subordinate who has firmly stated that the superior’s sexual remarks were unwelcome. This is another example of potential tangible employment action harassment. Of course, the superior can argue that he or she blocked the promotion for a good business reason, but […]
Botwin, who is CEO of SPC (Strategy People Culture) Consulting in Florham Park, New Jersey, offers 14 signs of disengagement: Signs of Disengagement High turnover Lack of cooperation Lack of feedback Shaving of hours Absenteeism Quality less than capability Customer complaints High shrinkage Lack of pride/care in the business Lack of creativity and new ideas […]
Personnel records often contain sensitive information, so you have to handle them carefully. They can not only prove you’re in compliance with government recordkeeping requirements, but they also can make or break your case during disputes with current or former employees.
Special from the Advanced Employment Issues Symposium, Las Vegas In yesterday’s Advisor, panelists at the Advanced Employment Issues Symposium in Las Vegas covered sweeping developments at DOL and EEOC Today, the compensation-related issues, plus an introduction to the unique “50×50” (50 Employment Laws in 50 States). Panelists included Susan Webman, Of Counsel with FortneyScott in […]
A new study, “Hiring as Cultural Matchmaking: The Case of Elite Professional Service Firms,” suggests that employers are often looking to find a candidate whom they would like to hang out with rather than identifying the person who can best do the job. “It is important to note that this does not mean employers are […]
It’s finally time for your lunch break. You go to the fridge, open the door, and … where did it go? Having your lunch disappear from the fridge is an aggravating (and according to a recent poll, not all that uncommon) experience. However, coworkers aren’t always to blame. In this story, submitted by a reader, […]