Tag: business

The 3 Worst Mistakes Your Managers Are Making Right Now

Maybe you’ve heard the old saw about the perfect business being one with no managers, no supervisors, and no employees. Unfortunately, your business isn’t perfect — if it is, we’d love to hear about it! — and you have to deal with managers and supervisors who are probably making these common, risky mistakes right now.

Which Records Can You Withhold From Employees?

Yesterday, we took a look at some of the common questions relating to employee requests for records. Today, a few more — plus an introduction to our brand-new Complete Guide to HR Recordkeeping in California. Q. Can I hold back any records from employees? A. Yes. You aren’t required to disclose the following: records relating […]

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You Can’t Reason with Crazy

Try this one on for size. A number of years ago, four to be exact, we were enjoying a successful relationship with a company we had contracted with since 1995. By all accounts, the firm was doing a good job for us. In 2007, one of the key people employed by the firm decided to […]

Hot List: Wall Street Journal’s Bestselling Hardcover Business Books

The following is a list of the bestselling hardcover business books as ranked by the Wall Street Journal with data from Nielsen BookScan. 1. StrengthsFinder 2.0: A New and Upgraded Edition of the Online Test from Gallup’s Now, Discover Your Strengths by Tom Rath. Are you unsure where your true talents lie? Do you feel […]

Social Media: It’s Here To Stay

If your employees aren’t plugged in to social media sites on a regular basis at work, it’s likely because you have (a) a draconian firewall or (b) a workplace entirely free of computers. It’s also possible that (c) you’re in deep denial. Like it or not, social media is here to stay.

Effective Today: New IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate

The IRS, taking pity on drivers fueling up at increasingly costly pumps, has upped the mileage reimbursement rate to 55.5 cents per mile for all business miles driven from July 1, 2011, through Dec. 31, 2011. This is an increase of 4.5 cents from the 51 cent rate in effect for the first six months […]

Hot List: Wall Street Journal’s Bestselling Hardcover Business Books

The following is a list of the bestselling hardcover business books as ranked by the Wall Street Journal with data from Nielsen BookScan. 1. StrengthsFinder 2.0: A New and Upgraded Edition of the Online Test from Gallup’s Now, Discover Your Strengths by Tom Rath. Are you unsure where your true talents lie? Do you feel […]

The Importance of Being Consistent

A surprisingly large portion of HR depends on being consistent, day in and day out. It’s important to remember, though, that “consistent” doesn’t always mean “exactly the same.”