“Oh, goodie! It’s performance review time,” said no manager … ever. And as a result of this lack of enthusiasm, managers can screw them up — royally. Thankfully, we just found something very handy to help them avoid screw-ups. Our good friends over at ResourcefulManager (we’ve told you about them before) recently put together an […]
Posted on September 10th, 2015 by admin
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Orchestrating a great feedback session is as much about what you shouldn’t do as what you should. According to Suzanne Lucas, the Evil HR Lady (EvilHRLady.org), giving feedback improperly is as bad as not giving feedback at all. Adding to the equation is the fact that many companies, during manager training, tend to focus entirely […]
Posted on September 9th, 2015 by admin
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No doubt, strong employee-boss relationships help drive a successful business. And employees who regularly spend time with their manager benefit from strong communication, collaboration and insight. But here’s the million-dollar question: Could employees spend too much time with their higher-ups? The answer is yes, according to a study by leadership and training firm Leadership IQ. The firm […]
Posted on September 8th, 2015 by admin
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You’ve got to be pretty tough to be the lone female roustabout on an oil field construction crew. But apparently there’s a limit to how much you have to endure. An Iraan, Texas oil field construction and services company will pay $30,000 and furnish other relief to settle a retaliation lawsuit brought by EEOC, […]
Posted on September 7th, 2015 by admin
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Here’s a dirty secret: Your job candidates are also your customers. Hence, ensuring a good candidate experience can only be good for business. Think about your company and your brand. Now think about your recruiting process. Does your recruiting process reflect your company’s brand? If your CEO went through your recruiting process, what would he […]
Posted on September 6th, 2015 by admin
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Posted on September 5th, 2015 by admin
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Open enrollment season shines the spotlight on HR pros’ presentation skills. After all, it’s up to you to explain what your company’s benefits plan has to offer. Are you up to the task? To help ensure you are, here are 15 common mistakes you want to avoid during benefits presentations (none of these are quite as disastrous as the […]
Posted on September 4th, 2015 by admin
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Gotta admit, it’s a novel way to introduce yourself to your new co-workers. An Illinois man sent naked pictures of himself to the HR manager of a company that had recently made him a job offer, according to a story in the Chicago Tribune. The HR manager, a woman, reported the incidents to police. A police […]
Posted on September 3rd, 2015 by admin
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When employees leave unused FSA funds on the table, that money goes to the company. But there are a number of rules that dictate how those funds can be used. And not following those rules can be costly. ‘Exclusive Benefit Rule’ According to the IRS’ proposed regs on the subject, employee FSA forfeitures can […]
Posted on September 2nd, 2015 by admin
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You’ve probably seen countless studies and articles about how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could affect employers’ business practices. Well, here’s a real-life example of how one provision of the law is causing major problems. As reported in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Allegheny Technologies, a specialty metals producer, recently locked out more than 2,000 union […]
Posted on September 1st, 2015 by admin
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