Tie HR to business strategy with the right mission statement

• January 29, 2016

HR mission statements can inspire the workplace and increase support from senior management and executive leadership.

Can you terminate for off-the-clock activities?

• January 21, 2016

When can you legally terminate a worker for what he or she does on their own time? The answer is an unsatisfying, “It depends.”

Short-term disability: Does paid time off still accrue?

• January 18, 2016

Q: “An employee went on maternity leave and will use paid time off until the short term benefit kicks in. Does she continue to accrue PTO while on short-term...

Executive assistants make headlines of their own

• January 15, 2016

While it’s usually CEOs getting interviewed about their achievements, the people that help make those achievements possible are just as important, says April...

Tips to speed up slower workers

• January 07, 2016

There is sometimes only a thin line between diligence and delay—but you can always tell when employees have crossed it.

FMLA leave may be ADA accommodation

• January 05, 2016

Here’s something to remember when an employee claims she has a disability that interferes with her ability to work overtime or even a full day. You can offer...

Creating that perfect ‘about me’ page

• January 04, 2016

Writing about yourself can be hard. It’s important to get across to your audience what you want them to know while being concise and personable at the same time....