Diversity can bring positive
opportunities to any organization. These 
opportunities include:
The
National Labor Relations Board has proposed a rule that would
require every employer subject to the Board's jurisdiction to
post a notice informing employees of their federally protected
labor rights. The Board believes that such a rule would not
only make employees aware of the National Labor...
The
owners of a concrete company in California have been charged with
15 felony charges of payroll tax evasion and workers' compensation
insurance fraud. The charges are based on allegations that the
company intentionally under reported wages by disguising the funds
as payments made to independent...
No
matter what type of business they operate, all employers must
comply with OSHA rules. As far as training goes, OSHA
regulations often imply rather than specifically require the type
and extent of training. This puts a significant burden on
employers to identify and implement necessary training.
...
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A recent survey indicates that many companies are increasingly concerned that top-performing employees will leave for better-paying jobs as the economy improves. Accordingly, more and more employers are realizing the critical importance of compensation-related retention strategies to keep these...
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Turnover
can be expensive, and have a significant impact on a company’s
profitability. Although many factors could be involved, poor
hiring decisions often result in high turnover. Understandably,
employers want to fill vacancies as quickly as they possibly
can. Unless each candidate is properly...
Quotes
are usually used to introduce or support a premise made in a
presentation, sales pitch or advertisement. But if your using
quotes solely in that context, you could be overlooking an
enlightening aid. Quotations are indispensable in crafting
presentations, both at the brainstorming stage and...Read More »
In a recent BLR poll, employers agreed that the worst mistake a candidate can make is arriving late. The next two worst interview mistakes a candidate can make are being poorly dressed/groomed and knowing nothing about the company/organization. If applicants make a mistake in an interview, it may...
Read More »How
can you get your safety programs adopted by your organizations? The
first step is to developer the mindset necessary to be a successful
advocate for your initiatives. Look inward. Be clear about your
vision. What do you want to accomplish? Where and how do you truly
want to make a difference? To...Read More »Supervisor
intervention can be very effective in the prevention of ergonomic
injuries, such as strained backs, rotator cuff injuries and carpal
tunnel syndrome. Many of these injuries develop gradually over time
and are proceeded by signs or symptoms that a supervisor is ideally
positioned to...Read More »
There
are a number of habits we could work on to improve our safety
awareness and limit injuries. A good start is to dedicate one day
to making a conscious effort to look at you and your workers are
doing all of the time. Really look. You'll be surprised how often
you don't watch where you walk, for...Read More »
From time to time, employers must face the issue of employee resignations. Just as the reasons for resignations vary, the choices an employer has in dealing with resignations vary. The employer may decide to let the employee work through any notice period given. On the other hand, it may be best to...
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When
you know how your workers learn- that is, how they process
information- you can help them get the most out of workplace safety
training. Some workers learn best by listening to instructions,
while others need to study a text manual.
Employers are generally free to establish HR procedures and policies and impose reasonable penalties on employees who violate those rules. In terms of company property that has been damaged, stolen, or lost by employees, however, employers may run into problems. Employers who want to deduct money...
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