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Meanwhile, at the same conference, consultant Hunter Lott says he often hears, “HR, the people that keep me from doing what I want to do.” Where Is HR Really? Mundy, Vice President, Human Resources and Communications for the Climate Solutions sector of Ingersoll Rand, asserts that one of the problems is that HR managers lack […]
By Jeanine Poole New Hampshire employers using noncompete and nonpiracy agreements face new limits beginning July 14. That’s when House Bill 1270 goes into effect. The new law requires that every employer provide a copy of any noncompete and/or nonpiracy agreement required for a position to a current or potential employee before or concurrent with […]
Managing intermittent FMLA leave has many challenges for employers, not the least of which is handling the issue of compensation for exempt employees taking such leave. Since FMLA leave is generally unpaid, yet salaried exempt employees are entitled to their salary regardless of hours worked, how should you proceed when an exempt employee takes intermittent […]
Collins, who offered his remarks at the SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition in Atlanta, says that one theme runs through every study his team has done—the biggest question is “who should be on the bus.” The 20-Mile March Every leader needs a 20-mile march, says Collins. His reference is to polar explorers Amundsen and Scott […]
Facebook gets a lot of press as the epicenter of many workplace social media debacles, but Twitter can do its fair share of damage, too—and in fewer words. Here are a few cautionary Twitter tales.
Special from Atlanta–SHRM Annual Conference and Exhibition Hunter “Please Sue Me” Lott’s annual presentation about how managers beg for lawsuits covered progressive discipline, probationary periods, and much more. His tips came at SHRM’s Annual Convention and Exposition held recently in Atlanta, Georgia. Lott, one of SHRM’s most popular speakers, counsels employers on lawsuit avoidance from […]
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employers from discriminating against people with disabilities or even asking questions that could influence an employment decision. Employers can avoid legal problems by training managers on what they can and can’t ask during the hiring process. Before making a conditional offer of employment, an employer may not ask any […]
What Happened “Christopher” worked as a firefighter/paramedic for the City of Canton Fire Department for 11 years before being hired by the Nimishillen Township Fire Department, where he was employed in the same position for 12 years. The Nimishillen Township department required its firefighters to attend at least 50 percent of all trainings offered annually, but Christopher […]
SHRM’s definition of social networking services and multimedia platforms includes Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and other video-sharing sites, MySpace, Foursquare, Second Life, and photo-sharing applications. The “Social Media in the Workplace” survey found that 68% of participants have employees who use social media to reach external audiences, such as current customers, potential customers, and potential […]
As part of a larger initiative to engage employees, create growth and innovation, and create operational excellence, Ingersoll Rand (www.ingersollrand.com) launched its Diversity Learning Lab early last year. The focus is on “providing skill sets to senior and executive leadership employees around raising awareness of inclusion and diversity in the workplace and the marketplace,” says […]