I was recently asked if demotions can ever successful. That’s hard to answer since demotions typically make either the employee or the company look like a loser. How do you...
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Let’s say your company is located in a state that allows recreational marijuana use, but you want to maintain a drug-free workplace policy. What are your legal rights as an...
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A new compliance provision by OSHA requires employers to submit all workplace injury and illness data online, with hopes to improve workplace safety and provide valuable information to the public...
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Most employers are smart enough to not knowingly do something illegal. But did you know that making small talk with candidates may lead to unintentional work-around questions that could put...
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There’s a phenomenon that many HR nerds refer to as the employee lifecycle, and if it’s something you’re not managing, you may be losing out as an employer. The employee...
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It's that time of year when *employers with 10+ full-time employees are required to keep record of all reportable worksite injuries and illnesses that need treatment beyond first aid that...
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What do you really get when your company gives back? Warm feelings and potential tax breaks aside, your corporate giving program could also have three unintended effects: making it easier...
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Relationships at work spark red flags for any HR manager. But should a company have a policy prohibiting office romances altogether? According to a 2015 Vault Office Romance survey, 51%...
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Seasonal hiring for teens is in full swing. But before you welcome an all-new employee to the workforce, be sure you know what you can and can’t have them do....
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Are alternative facts creeping into your hiring process? According to HireRight’s 2017 Employment Screening Benchmark Report, the answer is “yes.” The report found that 85% of employers spotted a lie...
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