Most of us know at least one friend or family member who is in the military or who has recently returned from a tour of duty.
The men and women who go off to serve our country expect that they will be able to find a job when their tour of duty is over. But that hasn’t been the case. In today’s competitive job market, veterans don’t have it any easier than the millions of others who are looking for work.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Here’s a short list of the latest news on court decisions and trends in employment from around the web:
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…
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:
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 & […]
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