Patrick DiDomenico is the editorial director at Business Management Daily and the founding editor of The HR Specialist family of newsletters, special reports and online resources. Pat's more than 20-year career as a business journalist and thought leader includes stints as newspaper reporter, Washington speechwriter and White House press aide.
Hoarding may get your employees a spot on reality TV, but it could damage the professional image of workers—and hurt their chances at a promotion, recent surveys...
Anecdotal evidence points to a great shift in pens, pencils, binders, folders, erasers and other office supplies from America’s workplaces to America’s...
The explosion of of iPods, satellite radio and Internet music stations make it easy for employees to create their own personal soundspcape at work. You'll find plenty...
The recession has ratcheted up America’s stress level, and employers are seeing the results spill out in their workplaces. Swearing is the most obvious example....
Ah, summer ... That wonderful time of year when everything slows down—including your business and your employees. The easiest thing to do, then, is just accept...
You're doing a good job. That's a great idea. Thanks for your extra effort. For some employees, hearing those words is better than a cash bonus. Yet, many managers can...
HR professionals and managers are at the front lines when dealing with angry employees. You typically have to deal with their raw rage. So, how can you handle angry...
A progressive discipline system is a way to deal with employee performance problems. It's also the most reliable way to avoid wrongful termination charges.
