On the surface, Loretta looks like an ideal employee. She consistently gets her work done correctly and on time, sometimes even taking on additional assignments during...
We’ve all heard the classic phrase ‘time is money,’ but it applies to your employees in the most literal sense. Every hour worked equals an hour paid, but are...
There has been a lot of talk over the past year about nepotism and “nepo babies” in the entertainment industry. Whether it be an actress from a famous...
Competitive salary. Excellent benefits. Great support from management. Collaborative environment. Those are a few of the glowing terms reviewers use to describe Costco...
I wish you could have been with me in the room with several managing directors of large professional service firms as they engaged in a spirited conversation about...
Getting a promotion is an exciting event for employees. Their hard work has paid off and they are being recognized by their employer. However, some of that excitement is...
Prior to coming on board as the new departmental manager, Andrew heard a great deal about an employee named Kristen. When he looked over past performance reviews to get...
It’s an unfortunate fact that violent incidents occur in all types of workplaces — including offices, retail stores, healthcare settings, and government buildings....
Have you ever wondered what workplace ethics is all about? Does it sound like a lofty topic that’s reserved for law, medical and business school students, or does it...
The Department of Labor issued its long-awaited final worker status rule. The final rule adopts the proposed rule with few changes. The new rule becomes effective March...
With so many small businesses planning to hire remote workers in 2024, now is a great time to build a comprehensive digital onboarding process for your business. Digital...
Even if there’s never been a violent incident at your workplace, you still need a functioning workplace violence prevention program.
That’s especially true if your...
With the unemployment rate remaining steadily low, employers continue to focus their efforts on filling openings. Finding qualified candidates and getting them to accept...
Building strong employee relations is an ongoing process for HR professionals and business leaders. Employee relations encompasses all of the operational activities and...
Most HR professionals would like to believe they enjoy a safe work environment, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore the risk of workplace violence. In fact,...
Experienced HR professionals have learned that you never say, “Now I’ve seen everything!” because the bizarre things that happen in the workplace never cease to...
Allison opened her inbox to a message she did not want to see. Two weeks ago, she interviewed at Anderson Ltd. She thought the meeting went well and really hoped to land...
Stepping into a new leadership role is an exciting time. But once you’ve celebrated your new role and updated your LinkedIn profile, there will also be a lot of...
Elimelech Shmi Hebrew is a devout follower of the Hebrew Nation, a religion that requires its followers to keep their hair and beards long—a vow he has kept for over...
A crisis comes out of nowhere and often triggers innovation. Remember when COVID hit, and the U.S. government failed to stockpile enough ventilators for the health-care...
