Win an iPod Touch
July 31, 2008 by Staff
Complete our 8-question reader survey to enter a drawing for an Apple iPod Touch. More…
July 31, 2008 by Staff
My best HR management idea: Taking some of the headache out of FMLA
July 31, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
HR manager Holly Thomas and her supervisors got tired of continually making decisions – which often got disputed by employees — about who was eligible for FMLA leave. Then she hit on an idea that made the process easier on everyone. More…
Is the Paycheck Fairness Act fair?
July 30, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
This month, Congress will consider the Paycheck Fairness Act (PFA) as an update to the Equal Pay Act that was signed into law more than 40 years ago. If the PFA passes, employers will be subject to some new key mandates — not to mention tougher penalties for violations. More…
Keeping the workplace cool in a hot political environment
July 29, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
As the election rhetoric heats up, it’s only natural that some employees will get heated up about their choices. That’s OK, but there are rules and laws that restrict political speech and activities – by employees and employers. More…
What would you do? New hire may have hidden problem
July 25, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Periodically, we ask three HR managers how they’d handle a difficult problem at work. Today’s problem: A new hire could have a dark, hidden past. More…
The 10 red flags that a good worker will be a bad boss
July 25, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
When someone gets promoted into management and turns out to be a nightmare, HR often asks, “Why didn’t we see this coming?” All the signs probably were there, but maybe no one was looking for them. More…
EEOC issues new guidelines on religion at the job
July 25, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Responding to confusion about how religious beliefs affect days off , dress codes and other at-work issues, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has put together new guidelines for employers on how to treat employee requests involving religious observances. More…
Answers to tricky HR questions: He doesn’t hire or fire — is he nonexempt?
July 24, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: An employee sits in on hiring interviews but doesn’t make the final decision. Is he exempt or nonexempt? More…
Holding on to workers — and morale — in tough times
July 23, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
When the economy is going through a bumpy period, companies often need to make tough choices to stay solvent. Four employers show how they’re doing it without resorting to deep cuts that kill employee morale and often make things worse. More…
How HR can stop retaliation claims in their tracks
July 18, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Employee retaliation claims are up 25% in the last decade, and those types of claims make up about 30% of all the complaints filed with EEOC. Most of those claims are against supervisors, but HR is in the best position to do something about preventing the problem. More…
