What do employees really want?
July 16, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Employers have pondered these questions for years: More…
July 16, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Less pay for more flexibility?
June 9, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Would your employees want to work fewer hours even if meant taking a pay cut? More…
Should you self-audit to protect against ‘Ledbetter’ complaints?
February 13, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
On January 29, President Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, opening a new door for employees who file discrimination complaints over pay decisions. Question: Should HR do a self-audit to make sure the company has no weak spots in its pay system? More…
My best HR management idea: Getting my seat at the table
January 9, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
HR specialist Shawn Fitzgerald’s ears perked up when he heard his managers moan about how difficult it was to determine whether new ideas would be cost effective. Maybe HR could help — and earn some respect as a valued contributor. More…
The 10 worst employees of the year
December 16, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
The next time you’re tempted to complain about one of your co-workers, remember this motley crew. More…
5 sure signs it’s time to find another job
September 9, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
It happens. You slowly find that coming to work gets harder and harder every day. Is it time to look elsewhere? If you agree with these five statements, the answer probably is “yes.” More…
Answers to tricky HR questions: He doesn’t hire or fire — is he nonexempt?
July 24, 2008 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: An employee sits in on hiring interviews but doesn’t make the final decision. Is he exempt or nonexempt? More…
Answers to tricky HR questions: Do we have to pay employees for jury duty?
June 13, 2008 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 are the rules for paying employees who are on jury duty? More…
What would you do? They think they’re getting shortchanged after seeing Web salary ‘estimates’
May 30, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Periodically, we ask three HR managers how they’d handle a difficult situation at work. Today’s problem: Employees are surfing the Web and finding their salaries are too far below the Web “estimates” for their jobs. More…
My best HR management idea: Providing valuable HR reports that get attention
March 31, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
HR manager Kim Baker put together some great HR reports for her managers. Problem was, no one was reading them, until she figured out how to get the managers’ attention (part of an ongoing series).
