Employee Management

April 13, 2015April 13, 2015Best HR Articles Employee Engagement Employee Management Employee Retention High Performance Workplaces HR Analytics HR Management HR Technology Organizational Development Team Building

Embrace the Data: How Analytical Thinking Separates You from the HR Pack

How many of us got into Human Resources because someone told us we’re a “people person?” Chances are that you have heard this many times. Of course… You’re fair. Cautious. An outstanding communicator and negotiator. You believe in ethics, and hope to do what’s best for both employees and management. In short, you give HR …

February 17, 2015February 17, 2015Employee Management High Performance Workplaces HR Management Performance Reviews Team Building Workplace Education and Training

Getting Real about Performance Management

A good performance management system lays the foundation for all kinds of employment decisions, motivates employees by recognizing success and corrects issues before they get out of control.Sounds great in theory, right? Unfortunately, we are often so busy that we do not always think to formalize performance management beyond the annual review. Let’s take a …

February 9, 2015February 9, 2015Background Checks Employee Management Employee Policies HR Management Pre-Employment Screening

Keep Drugs and Alcohol Out of the Workplace

United States Department of Labor data shows six percent of Americans aged 12 or older used drugs within the past month, and use is greater in those between the ages of 16 and 25 – the segment of the population joining the workforce at the highest rate. In addition, 14 percent of United States workers …

August 11, 2014August 11, 2014Background Checks Employee Management Employee Policies HR Management Pre-Employment Screening Workplace Safety

Why Employers Perform Pre-Employment Background Checks

“Don’t they trust me?” That question is heard frequently in and around the employment circuit, usually in regards to the pre-employment background check. An applicant who poses this question has generally gone to great lengths to impress his or her prospective employers on the application, on the resume, and in the interview. They think …

August 6, 2014August 6, 2014Employee Benefits Employee Engagement Employee Management Employee Policies Employee Retention High Performance Workplaces HR Management Team Building Wellness at work Workplace Flexibility

What Employees REALLY Want from their Employer

This should be common sense, but there are certain things employees want from their employer most the time that can elude even the best of HR teams. And it doesn’t matter which industry we speak of or how long the employees have been working at a company. Every single employee wants to be treated fairly …

April 3, 2014April 3, 2014Employee Management Employee Retention HR Career Development HR Management The HR Writer News and Updates

HR True Story: Walking the Line and Remaining Strong in Your Values

Today, I’d like to share some very intimate and candid insight into what it’s really like to be a human resource professional. For years, I have dedicated a big part of my life to educating and inspiring those who have an interest in the people side of business. While this has been a rewarding experience, …