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Tiny budget for morale-building: How would you spend it?

by April 30, 2012 Comments (0)

Periodically, we ask three HR pros how they’d handle a difficult situation at work. Today’s problem: How to allot a small nest egg set aside to promote team spirit and motivation.

Checking out options for handling March Madness

by March 9, 2012 Comments (0)

Here we go again: It’s March Madness, when sixty-odd college basketball teams vie for the national title — and employers vie for the attention of workers who keep sneaking peeks on the Internet to see how the alma mater is faring.

4 ways managers make sure employees are miserable

by March 9, 2012 Comments (0)

Know how some supervisors seem determined to make employees’ lives as dismal as possible? Here’s a guide for managers that’ll guarantee that happy outcome.

What would you do? Manager refuses to let go of old-school style

by January 16, 2012 Comments (0)

Periodically, we ask three HR pros how they’d handle a difficult situation at work. Today’s problem: A veteran manager’s brusque communication style is causing morale problems.

No more average joe! The perks of an office coffee swap

by December 29, 2011 Comments (0)

Here’s a low-cost way to improve employee morale:

Say what? Company promises $50K to loyal employees

by November 16, 2011 17 Comments

A South Carolina firm’s promise to employees: Stay with the company five years and get a check for $50,000. And if you think that’s crazy, wait until you see what 25 years of service gets workers.

Telecommuting, the ADA and workers’ comp

by September 8, 2011 Comments (0)

If yours is one of the many companies offering employees the ability to telecommute, one workplace health and safety attorney says there are hidden ADA and workers’ compensation issues the benefit may trigger.

Shifting health costs to employees? 3 things to consider first

by September 7, 2011 2 Comments

It’s no secret many employers plan to shift more costs on to employees as healthcare premiums climb. If you’re in that group, here are three things you’ll want to consider before the shifts potentially disrupt morale.

Running a lean machine? Get ready for the breakdown

by July 29, 2011 Comments (0)

The recession taught many employers they could carry smaller staffs and maintain profitability. But that concept has started to show its dark side — and HR will be in the thick of dealing with it.

Maybe the morale picture isn’t as grim as they say

by June 21, 2011 Comments (1)

We keep hearing about how unhappy and overworked employees are. But recent research indicates that a huge majority of people are satisfied with their jobs.

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