November 6, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Yes, the pro-union Employee Free Choice Act is floundering in Congress. That’s given some businesses the idea that they’ll never see a unionizing effort. Those are exactly the businesses that are most vulnerable. More…
October 27, 2009 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: What does the Fair Labor Standards Act say about rounding hours up or down? More…
October 21, 2009 by Christian Schappel

Heads up: You may soon be required to provide employees with more info about the administrative and management fees that cut into their retirement savings. More…
October 20, 2009 by Kerry Isberg
Forget “no news is good news.” The Social Security Administration’s announcement that the 2010 taxable wage base will remains at $106,800 will bring HR a few questions from your highly compensated employees and retirees. More…
October 13, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Employer groups have been asking the Centers for Disease Control for guidance on whether privacy rules prevent HR from surveying employees about medical info designed to control the spread of swine flu. The CDC has responded, including an approved form for requesting certain types of info. More…
October 12, 2009 by Sam Narisi
The country’s biggest employer is taking a stand against dangerous driving. More…
October 2, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

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…
September 25, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
The concept is so simple that it’s used with elementary-school kids: signing a “contract” that obligates the person to behave according to set standards. Does it work with adults in the workplace? More…
September 25, 2009 by Kerry Isberg

It’s likely some version of the newest healthcare reform proposal to come out of Washington will not only become law, but also change the way you do your job — as early as Jan. 1 — particularly in five areas. More…
September 24, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
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…