California wage-and-hour law can be complicated. For example, California allows establishment of something called alternative workweek schedules. Employees have to...
If an employee has a contract with his employer that specifically limits his discharge, then at-will employment does not apply. This situation can get tricky if your...
This week, America’s “Second City” was first in HR knowledge and networking as 15,000+ HR professionals converged on Chicago for the Society for Human...
Generally, employers should be careful to discipline workers in a consistent manner. Employees who break the same rule should earn the same punishment. However,...
Nearly two in five HR managers (39%) said it’s common for their company to offer employees promotions without salary increases. That’s a 17-point jump from a similar...
Minnesota employers are stuck in the middle of the battle between state and federal law. The tension may create confusion for employers trying to legally enforce their...
In the current workforce—where talent is in shorter supply, and the nature of work has undergone significant changes—organizations must focus on developing people,...
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw
To listen effectively, hear with your EAR.
The EAR...
Under California Labor Code section 351, employers may pool tips and distribute them in a manner that is “fair and reasonable.” What that means in practice depends...
Low unemployment is forcing unusual changes. New research from the Society for Human Resource Management identifies a potentially significant pool of untapped workers:...
Many people who work in nonprofit organizations find themselves working alongside and supervising volunteers. When working with volunteers, keep these five suggestions...
If all goes according to plan, Walmart employees will be able to obtain a college degree without piling up student loan debt or having to seek state and federal grants.
Ever feel like the feedback you give to your employees falls on deaf ears? Do you find that despite giving feedback often, the same frustrating patterns are consistently...
