There are proven ways to make any meeting — whether it’s about open enrollment or managing healthcare costs — more effective. More…

The practice of “friending” on social-networking sites can be a legally dangerous one when it involves a supervisor and a subordinate. Plus, a lot of subordinates think it’s creepy. More…

When it comes to motivating employees, no two people are alike. More…

The more you think about the potential “disasters” that could strike your company — ranging from a broken water pipe to a terrorist attack — the more you realize a recovery plan is a good idea, especially since it doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. More…

It’s almost a given that cutbacks hurt worker loyalty, commitment and motivation. What’s surprising is which workers are the unhappiest. More…

When his boss told HR manager Hal Beeler to look into ways to cut workers comp, he figured out a simple but effective approach. More…

In these tough times, if your organization is one of those asking employees to do more for less, it’s especially important consider what’s going to motivate them. More…

HR manager W.D. Glisson wanted to institute a wellness program that actually led to some real benefits for the company. Here’s how he did it. More…

How many of your employees are quietly biding their time until the market improves to talk about their salaries? More…

Is a smoking ban on company grounds really an effective tactic? And is it worth the employee backlash?  More…