“Don’t be a victim,” Jack Welch tells SHRM Annual Conference attendees These are the most challenging times in most of our lives. We need to recognize the critical importance of HR, especially now, said Laurence G. O’Neil, president and CEO
A sample interactive process questionnaire designed to be used when an employee with a disability requests an accommodation after the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 goes into effect (January 1, 2009) can be found in the HRTools Resource Center in
Alaska Governor signs minimum wage bill into law Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has signed into law Senate Bill 1, which will increase Alaska's minimum wage for the first time in more than six years. Alaska's minimum wage will increase from $7.15 per hour to $7.25 per hour on July 24 and then to 50 cents above the fed
Americans satisfied with healthcare but stressed out about health costs and decisions Most insured Americans say the current health care system works for them, but they don’t understand their health care plans as well as other contracts – and many
As White Collar Suicide Rates Reach All Time High, Need for Employee Assistance Programs Emphasized During today's economic turmoil, there is an increased need for employee stress management and financial counseling and planning, according to Deer Oaks EAP Services, a nationwide
The holidays are a short and fleeting time of year. Even so, one regrettable act during a company holiday party can make employers wish they could turn back the clock.
There are plenty of ways companies can safely remain aggressive in their markets and continue to build their businesses in spite of the current economy.
Employers are considering which actions made as a result of the economic downturn should stay in effect for 2010.
The key to retaining star employees is to keep the lines of communication open with them. Managers should strive to understand what employees are going through and acknowledge their hard work.
Here are some of the many factors to be considered in establishing a wellness program. Steps for setting up a wellness program are outlined at ¶84,020.
What steps need to be taken when setting up an HR department? Human resources professional Nina Drake, SPHR, Deputy Director, Human Resources, for the City of
Typically, a higher-level manager or human resources practitioner receives a request from a line supervisor to discipline an employee because of an employee's a
At minimum, an organization formulating a sick leave policy should consider the issues in the following checklist.
The following checklist was developed by David K. Fram, Director of EEO and ADA Training, National Employment Law Institute.
Each year thousands of employers are sued by employees for wrongful discharge.
Transforming a traditional salary structure into a broadbanding system is a well-documented trend in the field of compensation.
A Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) survey finds that most organizations provide extended leave benefits beyond what the federal law requires.
A lot has happened over the past year—the horrific events of September 11th, the human and financial loss that resulted, a slowing economy and resulting layoffs
In its extensive information regarding drug use in the workplace, the US Department of Labor cautions employers not to feel safe from the drug abuse problem bec
Organizations are wise to encourage employees to take vacation, not just because it is good for employee morale and productivity, but because it is a legally wise action.
Interested in fostering innovation at your company? Some companies do so by requiring that employees spend time on personal projects.
According to some surveys, today’s college graduates seek more than status and money. “A meaning to life” mantra is also ringing in their ears.
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The following checklists are designed to help employers prevent violence in their workplaces by implementing a comprehensive violence-prevention program.
A great deal of attention must be paid to what to ask job applicants to meet fair employment requirements. But the explosion of employment litigation has taught employers that telling applicants about company policy on an application form can help avoid liability if an employee files a lawsuit after the employment relationship is terminated.
Whether your organization is in the public or private sector, today's headlines make it clear that HR must make worst case crisis planning a priority.
A new employee's first days should be as positive and welcoming as possible.
I just had the pleasure of reading Keith A. Hammonds’ 2005 cover article for Fast Company, "Why We Hate HR".
Our military veterans are highly trained and experienced in areas such as leadership, management and teambuilding. Their global experiences can also help a business compete in this world economy.
Leading change can be one of the most difficult challenges a business can face.
Most managers or supervisors I know would prefer to not ever have to confront employees about poor or unsatisfactory performance issues.
Because of this widespread use of computers, employers should consider formulating a computer use policy.
A 2003 survey showed that 25 percent of organizations offer elder-care benefits.
The SHRM 2003 Elder Care Survey showed that only 25 percent of organizations offer elder care benefits.According to an earlier survey, 47 percent of employers o
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To avoid potential problems in disclosing information and giving references, many employers have strict policies on giving references, outlining the type of inf
An employer who discharges or refuses to hire an employee because of a withholding order may be held in contempt of court (Sec. 30-3-70).
List of providers.— If an employer does not have an employee assistance program, the employer must post in a conspicuous place a listing of providers of employe
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The Department of Public Safety must submit one set of the classifiable fingerprint cards of such employee to the identification division of the FBI with a requ
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