This year, the traditional open enrollment season for health benefits coincides with the rollout of massive changes driven by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The law...
HR people who advance to executive levels know their value, and they make time to communicate it. The key, according to HR consultants: Diplomatically...
The HR Soapbox hit the road again this summer for the annual Society for Human Resource Management conference, this year in Chicago. Here are some lessons learned...
Annually on March 15 (the “Ides of March”) we are reminded of the betrayal suffered by Julius Caesar at the hands of Brutus. But backstabbing didn’t...
One way for HR departments to improve their performance—and their reputation among execs—is to treat employees like customers seeking good service. So how...
Midsize employers can benefit by following the lead of large HR departments, colleges and government agencies that create annual reports detailing HR’s goals and...
Business Management Daily is offering its 'Record Retention Schedule: Guidelines for every office document' FREE for a limited time to help managers develop an...
The Human Resources department has a host of responsibilities. Juggling them is often overwhelming, to say the least. One small misstep could cost the...
Human Resource professionals spend a lot of time ensuring companies comply with the law so the employers don’t wind up in court losing time and money. But more and...
As if Facebook weren't enough of a pull for daydreaming office workers, March Madness makes working hard even harder. But the annual NCAA basketball tourney...
Join The HR Specialist (a Business Management Daily publication) in celebrating the third annual “HR Professionals Week,” a five-day tribute to all that...
Sometimes, HR pros go to bat for employees. But what happens when HR sticks out its neck and, in turn, gets it chopped off? Can HR professionals claim illegal...
Here’s a good way to stop needless sexual or other harassment claims: Empower even low-level supervisors to immediately remove any material anyone could consider...
Looking to justify a request for an HR budget increase? A couple of news items this week should help. They say employees are getting more litigious and it’s much...
