SHRM 2013: Diverse Perspectives on “Becoming More”
Sunday’s highlights and Monday’s happenings comprise this second installment of my SHRM 2013 series. Whether you began your day with an early morning review of trade secret law or spent it networking at the various booths, the conference’s schedule of… continue
SHRM 2013 Preview
HR’s Kind of Town, Chicago Is.
In just a couple of days, thousands of HR professionals will descend upon the Windy City to attend SHRM 2013.
Keynote Speakers
This year’s keynote speakers include a rather impressive group: former Secretary of… continue
A little praise and recognition can go a long way
Not feeling appreciated or valued is among the factors that correlate most strongly with employee turnover.
Employers can show they appreciate employees with tangible awards like bonuses, raises or prizes. But a pat on the back can be quite effective,… continue
BYOD Beware? HR Issues Around Bring Your Own Device Policies
Many employers are encouraging employees to bring their own personal mobile devices to work these days. In fact, a recent survey showed that as many as 80 percent of smartphones used for work are employee-owned.
But with phones being only… continue
XpertHR Announces New Partnership With LivingHR
“What’s great about XpertHR is it’s not in your typical legalese!”
That’s LivingHR CEO Keri Higgins-Bigelow speaking of her Florida-based company’s newest strategic partner, XpertHR. “We’ve been looking high and low for a resource like this in the compliance space.… continue
Revenge, Reprisal, Retribution: When Employees Strike Back
I decided to write on this topic in a very roundabout way: having seen a preview for a 20/20 episode on workplace theft that I thought might be interesting, I promptly forgot all about it until after it aired. A… continue
Summertime, and the Dress Codes Aren’t Easy
With warm summer days around the corner and employees breaking out the short sleeve shirts and, in some cases, tank tops, sandals and flip flops and inevitably showing more skin, employers may need to start thinking about implementing a summer… continue
Paid Parental Leave Does Not Replace Workplace Flexibility
What’s the best approach to take on parental leave benefits when it comes to recruiting and retaining existing, new or expectant parents? Is it all about paid leave? Or should the focus be on work-life balance? Or maybe a little… continue
How to be an HR Superhero
Faster than aspeeding stenographer. More powerful than aromas from the cafeteria microwave. Ableto solve employee problems in a single day.
Look over inthat cubicle! It’s a salesman! It’s an administrator! It’s…an HR professional?
Believe it ornot, in HR, we all… continue
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Drive My Car…But Only If You Follow the Workplace Distracted Driving Policy
As I am sure you are all aware, April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month! While keeping distractions from behind the wheel should be a year-long pursuit, this month has been set aside to help us really realize why distracted… continue
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