See the results of our wellness survey
October 31, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Almost 500 HR managers responded to our survey on wellness programs. Here’s what they said. More…
October 31, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
13 states consider workplace-bully laws
October 31, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
HR’s new function: Standing up to workplace bullies. What used to be considered a good idea may now become law. More…
5 ways to sabotage telecommuting
October 30, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Telecommuting, when handled properly, can cut costs while increasing productivity and morale. When handled poorly, it can suck the life out of an organization. More…
Do you have a policy regarding Facebook and MySpace?
October 30, 2008 by Staff
Take our quick poll about Facebook and MySpace policies, and see where your colleagues stand.
What would you do: Counter offer for a star employee?
October 29, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Periodically, we ask three HR managers how they’d handle a difficult situation at work. Today’s problem: A nearly irreplaceable star performer is leaving for more money. Should you counter? More…
Love among the cubicles: Study details how firms deal with workplace romance
October 28, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Jack supervises Jill. Jack starts dating Jill. Does HR really need to get involved? More…
Higher-paid employees get taxed more for SS in 2009
October 27, 2008 by Kerry Isberg
Do your higher-paid employees know they’re going to have more taken out of their paychecks in 2009? Do they know why? More…
Does your employer’s 401(k) make the grade today?
October 24, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Are you doing everything you can to keep your plan attractive to nervous employees? A new survey shows what other companies are doing — and what’s working. More…
My best HR management idea: Designing better performance incentives
October 23, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
HR manager Kristina Davis had a problem: She tried designing performance incentives and awards, other than cash, that would get people’s attention and raise performance. Every incentive bombed, however. Until she hit on a way to sharpen their impact. More…
HR’s funny side: Bank robber hires accomplices on Craigslist
October 23, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
When an unidentified thief needed help robbing an armored truck at a Bank of America branch in Monroe, WA, he did what anyone might do when in need of staff: He placed an ad on Craigslist. And it worked. More…
