Short Takes: Disaster Preparedness
Are there any organizations (private or public) that can help us with our emergency preparedness other than FEMA?
Category: HR Management & Compliance
There are dozens of details to take care of in the day-to-day operation of your department and your company. We give you case studies, news updates, best practices and training tips that keep your organization fully in compliance with ever-changing employment law, and you fully aware of emerging HR trends.
You’re the Expert: Holiday Party Themes
In every issue, we take one reader’s question and ask our other readers to weigh in. Here’s what you had to say about a recent question:
Privacy: We Think an Employee Stole Company Data on His iPod; Can We Confiscate It?
We suspect an employee has stolen proprietary data from us using his iPod. We have suspicions but no hard facts. Can we confiscate the iPod? What do we do from here to protect our information? — H.F. in South Gate
HOT LIST: Bestselling Business Books on Amazon.com
Amazon.com updates its list of bestselling business books hourly. Here is a snapshot of what books were hot this morning — Monday, July 7. 1. StrengthsFinder 2.0: A New and Upgraded Edition of the Online Test from Gallup’s Now, Discover Your Strengths by Tom Rath 2. Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… […]
Family Responsibility Discrimination (FRD): Not a Law but Still a Threat
Family Responsibility Discrimination (FRD) is clearly one of the hot HR topics of the day, but what does it really mean? What should you do about it? Today’s expert, attorney Christopher M. Leh, a partner with Boulder, Colorado, office of law firm Holland and Hart LLP, answered those questions and more during a recent BLR […]
Employee Handbooks: What Are the Pitfalls to Watch Out For?
I’m embarrassed to say that my company does not have an employee handbook of any kind, and I think it’s high time we got one together. Any tips for us? — HR Professional in Orange County
Family and Medical Leave: Can an Employee Use Intermittent FMLA Leave for Fertility Treatments?
Bullies in Your Workplace? Best Practices for Identifying and Eliminating
In yesterday’s Advisor, we looked at steps for establishing your antibullying program. Today, a sample antibullying policy and an upcoming special audio conference that answers your bullying questions. Here’s a sample anti-bullying policy: [Company name] prohibits acts of harassment or bullying. A safe and civil environment is necessary for employees to achieve the high standards […]
Why Should the Boss Listen to You? The 7 Disciplines of the Trusted Strategic Advisor
Ralph Gaillard reviews the book Why Should the Boss Listen to You? The 7 Disciplines of the Trusted Strategic Advisor by James E. Lukaszewski. Review compliments the book for showing the HR professional how to move up the corporate ladder and become an executive. Before you hit the beach or suffer the long drive to […]
Bullying: Are You Condoning It by Inaction?
“Employers Can’t Ignore Workplace Bullies,” headlines Business Week, yet a Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) survey says that in 62% of cases, when made aware of bullying, employers worsen the problem or do nothing. What’s your policy? Workplace bullying is an epidemic. According to the WBI survey: 37% of American workers, an estimated 54 million people, […]