Worst Mistake #3: Wage/Hour Missteps
In yesterday’s CED, we covered the first two “Worst Mistakes” your managers are making. Today, #3 on the list — plus an introduction to a webinar next week that can help you solve it.
Tag: california hr
California Unemployment: Unemployed Applicants Pose Dilemmas for HR
Employers have started hiring again and are often overwhelmed with huge numbers of resumes, even for entry-level positions. Some companies have decided that an effective way to identify the best candidates is to refuse to consider job applicants who are currently unemployed. But a number of human resources professionals, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), […]
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.
Tweet, Tweet! New Trouble for Employers
Yesterday, we looked at the issue of how — and when — text messaging can get you into recordkeeping trouble. But work-related text messaging isn’t the only concern for employers — your employees also might be using Twitter on the job.
Text Messages: The New Employment Files?
In the age of iPhones, BlackBerries, and similar devices, text messaging is becoming as ubiquitous in the workplace as it is everywhere else. But as an employer, are you at risk of dropping the ball on essential recordkeeping because vital communications are transmitted on phones — often personal phones that don’t belong to the company?
Why Stopping Retaliation at Work Is So Tricky
Adam worried that a dangerous chemical was being used without proper protection, and he reported it to Cal/OSHA.
How To Prevent Family Leave Abuses in California
You have an employee on intermittent FMLA/CFRA leave — and you suspect that he’s abusing it.
Behavioral Interview Questions and Answers: Getting the Most Info From Applicants
Tell me about yourself. What are your strengths? How about your weaknesses? Maybe those questions sound familiar. Maybe you hear the same phrases come out of your own mouth every time you conduct a job interview. And maybe you’re missing something.
Why You Shouldn’t Resolve a Workplace Conflict Too Quickly
Employee conflicts: The sooner solved, the better. Right? Not so fast. Read on to find out the surprising reason why you shouldn’t rush to patch things up as fast as you possibly can.
The Playbook for Refereeing Employee Disputes
The conflict-free workplace…alas, it simply doesn’t exist. Because workplace conflict disrupts morale and performance, and affects everyone in the organization, it’s important to be able to referee these disputes to a peaceful conclusion. Here are some tips for doing just that.