Are you a corporate leader who is considering HR blogging? This is a fantastic way to share information with people at all levels of an organization. When using blogs for this reason, it is important to ensure you are using best practices. It can make a big difference in the overall communication. Keeping the lines of …
HR Career Development – 10 Tips to Manage Career Risk
No career is 100 percent safe today, particularly in human resources. Companies are downsizing all the time. Many people face a real risk in their career, regardless of how experienced they are or what industry they work in. However, it may be possible to reduce some of this risk or to eliminate it altogether. To …
Could not make it to SHRM 2012? Then Get the Social Scoop!
Every year, thousands of Human Resources professionals and vendors flock to a different big city for a 3-day HR extravaganza. It’s thrilling to be able to be among peers to talk about the latest and greatest HR topics from healthcare reform to HR technology. If you are able to go, then count yourself among the …
HR Tips – How to Announce Employee Resignations the Right Way
There will be times when it is necessary to announce employee resignations. When this does happen, it is critical for the HR professional or business owner to take the right steps to manage the process tactfully. You need to honor both the employee and the company. Various factors affect this – how they employee is …
Preventing Employees from Abusing Sick Leave
Employee absences due to illness are expensive. Finding ways to reduce the risk of having employees out sick, especially when abusive conditions may be present, is a priority of any HR department. Keep in mind that paid sick leave is not an actual legal requirement. The Family and Medical Leave Act only provides the right …
Total Benefits Compensation – What’s In It for Your Business?
If you are a growing company trying to offer the best possible incentives for your employees, then a well-rounded benefit plan is at the top of your priority. A total compensation strategy takes into account more than just base salaries and healthcare benefits; it includes a full range of extrinsic benefits like retirement plans, wellness, …