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Poor performance, bad behavior: Handling 2 very different problem employees
Dealing with problem employees invariably involves one of two issues: Performance or behavior. And your managers need to know how to handle each. Here’s a primer. Behavior problems Performance...
View ArticleA quick guide to telling your people what they need to know about health reform
It’s not easy to explain the ins-and-outs of healthcare reform to confused employees. Here’s a clearly written, usable guide to key parts of the Affordable Care Act, courtesy of benefits expert Justyn...
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INFOGRAPHIC: Why meetings stink — and how to make ‘em better
Meetings can be productive, enlightening and even fun. Not buying it? Here’s what new studies say make meetings terrible — and how to make them better. 45% of meetings are useless First, the bad news:...
View ArticleThe practical and legal issues around establishing an ‘appearance code’
Dress codes can be a tricky area for many employers. But there are ways to set up a policy that works both for the organization and its employees. Guest poster and attorney Andria L. Ryan lays out a...
View ArticleWhy hiring interns is more dangerous than ever — and how to stay safe
If you’re like a lot of employers, you’re deep into the process of trying to find those potentially stellar summer interns. Here are tips on finding the best ones — and risks you’ll need to look out...
View ArticleTalking to execs: 3 mistakes HR makes too often
Granted, HR and upper management often have different opinions on exactly what’s best for the company. But when all is said and done, execs have the final say in each and every key business decision....
View ArticleMarch Madness: Everything HR needs to know
March Madness has once again descended upon the workplace. Here’s everything HR needs to know about the tournament — how it’ll affect productivity, if office pools are legal, and what HR can and should...
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No, Finance should NOT be running HR
It’s not a new idea, but its idiocy remains ever-fresh: “Finance should run HR.” Indeed, that’s the title of David McCann’s recent blog post on the CFO website. “Some HR folks, especially those at...
View ArticleLoose lips: How talking to employees can get you sued
Every management expert’s been on HR to be open with employees about company and policy changes. For the most part, it’s a great idea — except in these instances. Here are four ways communicating with...
View ArticleThe pros and cons of telecommuting: Is it right for you?
Two major employers’ recent announcements that they were banning off-site work arrangements have raised an intriguing question: Is telecommuting a good thing or not? Alas, the answer appears to be: It...
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