So many times, when considering safety in the workplace, one huge oversight is made. Rarely does anyone take into account the impact that employee satisfaction, primarily their physical comfort, has on how safe a work environment can be. Money is spent on training seminars, handbooks, signs, safety equipment, and many other things that remind every [...]
Continue reading...23. April 2012
How executives view HR’s role within the company can have a huge impact on how effective HR managers are at their job, as well as the resources made available to them. Most companies make the mistake of not truly understanding the significance an HR department has to the company and will overlook those within that [...]
Continue reading...13. April 2012
Every company, especially HR managers, have their horror stories of the “bad” employees. The worst ones seem to be the ones you thought would be star material, and they turn into rotten eggs the second they start. We’ve included a few tips on how to ‘Avoid the Noid’, so to speak. 1.) Involve other team [...]
Continue reading...12. April 2012
I know, there are probably a lot of brows arching over this title, but if you read further, you may actually see the logic behind it. Hlade’s Law states: if you have a difficult task, give it to a lazy person – they will find an easier way to do it. Because someone who is [...]
Continue reading...11. April 2012
What may seem as simple as breathing, some employees just can’t seem to jump on board when it comes to dressing appropriately in the workplace, especially during the summertime. It seems that the overwhelming urge to don sandals and short skirts is just too much for some to resist. Whether or not you have a [...]
Continue reading...6. April 2012
When asked, HR managers said that attendance issues accounted for seventy-five percent of the problems they face. As attendance issues can often lead to other issues as well, more discipline is taken against this offense than any other. Changes in rearing over the decades have led to changes in attitudes regarding work ethics. Here are [...]
Continue reading...4. April 2012
Decades ago, gender discrimination was most prevalent and quite out in the open. No one discouraged it nor did many fight to stop it. As the years have passed and rights have been taken more into consideration, along with the threat of lawsuits, HR managers must be aware at all times. Discrimination can take many [...]
Continue reading...2. April 2012
Drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace is a subject of a very delicate nature, more so of a legal nature than simple workplace politics. There are certain ways to go about testing employees. Before performing any drug test or adopting a drug test policy, you must get some legal advice. In order to avoid [...]
Continue reading...30. March 2012
With obesity at an all-time high, it’s now more important than ever that businesses become involved in making wellness and awareness a top priority. Incorporating programs that are easily accessed by the employees and bringing to their attention the benefits of a healthier lifestyle can save the company money in the long run. In fact, [...]
Continue reading...28. March 2012
When an employee isn’t doing what you expect of them, it’s easy for management to place the sole blame upon the employee. However, without decent management, most employees will fail. And, since no one gets up in the morning with the goal to go forth and fail, it’s a manager’s responsibility to identify why an [...]
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27. April 2012
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