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Zero Tolerance is the Key to Ending Sexual Harassment

Written on 4 Dec, 2009 at 17:09 in Current Issue, Human Resources, Industries | viewed 354 times | 0 Comments

While the Paula Jones ruling has well faded from the spotlight, the issue of sexual harassment continues to plague businesses. To avoid a lawsuit and bad publicity that accompany public actions, companies must create a work environment free of sexual... (Continue reading)

Smart HR is Smart Business

Written on 3 Mar, 2009 at 0:12 in Human Resources, Industries | viewed 310 times | 0 Comments

Making human resources a strategic part of your business is smart. Too often when companies finally realize the need exists to functionally address the employee piece of their business, a hasty decision is made by management to move a... (Continue reading)

Workplace Wasteland

Written on 2 Feb, 2009 at 23:11 in Human Resources, Industries | viewed 275 times | 0 Comments

Have you been looking around? Over the past few years, I have noticed a decrease in employee commitment, performance, and enthusiasm. What happened? There are two key factors. These include an employee commitment shift, whereby, employees are leaving when... (Continue reading)

Making Policy Perform

Written on 2 Jan, 2009 at 21:43 in Human Resources, Industries | viewed 296 times | 0 Comments

Being that it is December, I am confident your company has already formalized budgets for 2009 and short and long-term strategic business goals have been identified. So, the time is right to go one step further and ensure human... (Continue reading)

Congress Passes New Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act

Written on 2 Jan, 2009 at 21:36 in Human Resources, Industries | viewed 320 times | 0 Comments

On January 1, 2009, new amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) will become effective.[1] If your business has 15 or more employees, these amendments could change the way you currently handle leave requests and other requests for accommodation. The... (Continue reading)

The Impact of Pornography on Business

Written on 2 Jan, 2009 at 18:26 in Human Resources | viewed 298 times | 0 Comments

In discussing the growing problem and harms associated with pornography, I hear everyday of the devastation it brings to marriages, families and children. There is no doubt that the sex industry is a scourge upon our homes and... (Continue reading)

Uncomplicated Performance Documentation

Written on 15 Nov, 2008 at 17:13 in Human Resources, Industries | viewed 276 times | 0 Comments

If you have ever been to a sales conference you heard, “Sell, Sell, Sell.” On the other hand, if you visit a human resources conference you would hear, “Document, Document, Document.” The fact is, the first time... (Continue reading)

Workplace Wellness on a Budget

Written on 15 Oct, 2008 at 10:13 in Health & Fitness, Human Resources, Industries | viewed 265 times | 0 Comments

Everyone knows that improving eating behaviors, modifying sleep habits, and exercising more consistently can extend life expectancy. Moreover, simple lifestyle changes can decrease health costs. So knowing this, why are companies still resistant to promoting wellness programs? At The Human ReSource,... (Continue reading)

Is Your New Hire On Board – Or Overboard?

Written on 15 Oct, 2008 at 3:11 in Human Resources | viewed 1,172 times | 0 Comments

Across the nation, one out of four employees will quit their jobs this year – and the average company will spend three times their annual salary to replace them. Particularly in small business this “turnover treadmill” can be the difference... (Continue reading)

November Elections May Bring Changes in Union Organizing Activities

Written on 15 Oct, 2008 at 2:58 in Human Resources, Industries | viewed 312 times | 0 Comments

Since 1935, unions have gained representation rights of employees via a secret ballot vote conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”). Today, such representation elections are held on average about 40 days after the union files its petition. However,... (Continue reading)

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