One way to boost open enrollment participation: Tell workers it’ll cost them $500 to $2,500 if they fail to participate. More…

Nobody’s perfect, and everyone makes mistakes — which means there will always be instances that require you to give or receive negative feedback. Whichever end you’re on — giving or receiving — how you handle it can determine whether the next step is forward or backwards. More…

When it comes to workplace bullying, women are no different and no worse than men, except in one respect:  Women more often target other women. More…

If you suspect some employees aren’t completely plugged into — and enthusiastic about — their jobs, here are three ways to get more from them: More…

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…