Many businesses face uncertainty at times, and this can lead employees to feel unsure and unsettled. News about the economy, downsizing in the company, or input from others in the organization can cause employees to have a bleak outlook. The last thing human resources wants is increased turnover due to a rough patch in business or a dip in revenue.
Archives for March 2013
Hot Topics From Around The Web: Higher Court States that Coming to Work on Time May not be an Essential Function of Some Jobs
One of the basic expectations that every manager has for staff is the assumption that their employees should arrive to work on time.
It’s a core policy in every employee handbook and policy and procedure manual for organizations across the country.
Is Your Organization Ready to Take Advantage of Social Media for Team Building? Free Management Ebook
Organizations can create an effective and scalable social media strategy. Social media can and should be used for more than just networking. It’s a great tool that can be used to meet a wide range of business goals including employee engagement and team building.
Is It A Good Business Strategy To Refuse To Fire “Jerks”?
The article’s premise is based on the author’s response to a question from a “Struggling Manager” who is reluctant to fire difficult employees for the fear that he’d have no one at all working for him.
How should you manage difficult employees? What steps can and should employers take to mitigate the chances of hiring problem employees?
New Employment Forms: Family Medical Leave & I-9
U.S. employers should be aware that there will be changes to the I-9 , (Employment Eligibility Form) and posters outlining legalities related to Family Medical Leave.
Employment Eligibility Form: The updated employment verification form is available now. Changes include a new format and additional instructions. You’ll need to transition to the new form for all new employees and for employees who need to be re-verified by May 7, 2013.
6 Recent Employment Law Trends and Court Decisions That Employers Need To Know
Here’s a short list of the latest news on court decisions and trends in employment from around the web:
Want to Save Money and Increase Productivity? – Offer Your Employees a Wellness Program
More and more these days, leading companies offer wellness programs for their staff. Why? Because they know that employees living a healthy, balanced lives are more productive in the long run. According to recent research, there is a direct relationship between modifiable lifestyle risks and lower worker productivity…
Employee Theft Trends
Workplace theft of confidential information is on the rise… this according to an article on Networked, “Recent Survey Shows That Employee Theft of Confidential Information is Rampant”.
According to data from a survey conducted by Symantec in the company’s white paper on data loss prevention:
Can You Terminate Employment Of A Disabled Employee On Medical?
Employers should always practice due diligence when it comes to employee accommodations related to disability. But what happens in cases where an accommodation is not possible? What rights do employers have? What about an employees’ right to reasonable accommodation based on the ADA, versus an employers’ business needs? The law firm of Baker Olmsted & […]
ESBHR Podcast #32: Should Employers Access Candidate Facebook Pages
More employers are considering using social media platforms such as Facebook to check references and to gain a better sense of their potential employees.
But there’s been an interesting trend to checking the Facebook pages of potential candidates that some employers are exploring based on media reports. Companies are asking job applicants to actually provide their Facebook password.
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