You’re a small company so you probably don’t need to prepare for the possibility of dealing with the Employee Free Choice Act, right? Well …  More…

We’re not saying you shouldn’t hire Jarek Molski if he applies for a job with your company. We are saying you may want to keep a lawyer on speed-dial. More…

HR manager and controller Tina Robinson had a problem: Some good performers were leaving because their commuting costs were too high or they had offers from companies that would OK telecommuting. Tina wanted to give her employees the option to telecommute, but her firm had managers who frowned on it. Here’s how she handled the problem. More…

We asked 655 HR managers: “If you could improve one skill of your company’s managers, what would it be?” Here’s how they answered. More…

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: What are the IRS rules on employees using Health Savings Accounts as collateral for loans? More…

Periodically, we ask three HR managers how they’d handle a difficult situation at work. Today’s problem: A top performer doesn’t think the rules apply to him. More…

You’ve probably mentioned it to managers a hundred times: When there’s a problem with an employee, make sure we have good documentation to back up any discipline. Employment law attorney Penelope Phillips explains a few hints that will make documentation better than “good.” More…

As one of his final official acts, President Bush signs a resolution to further fund and extend E-verify. But the program’s future remains in doubt. More…

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: What’s the better way to grade performance — on a numerical scale or the common “meets expectations” method? More…

Many of the changes President-elect Obama wants will make a direct hit on your company’s operations. Here’s what he’s proposed during the campaign — and what’s likely and unlikely. More…