Employee
lawsuits are expensive. Juries tend to sympathize
with employees and award damages in the
millions. Clearly, this can be devastating to the
employer.
In most cases, the underlying reason for employee lawsuits is that a manager or supervisor either caused the problem or could have prevented...
Read More »For the first three months of 2010,
employee absence rates averaged 0.8 percent of scheduled worker
days. While this may no
t
seem to be a lot, absenteeism is one of the human resource issues
that frustrates and concerns employers.
The HR Department at Management 2000, a PEO with offices...
Just
because your company is not subject to FMLA because of its size
(less than 50 employees within a 75-mile radius), that doesn’t
automatically mean you will not be required by law to provide some
types of medical leaves. If you have 15 or more employees, the
“reasonable accommodation” provision...
Whatever
training aid you choose for your presentations, don't let it steal
your show. For example, instead of repeating whats on a PowerPoint
slide, use the slide to only reinforce an important point. Go where
the class takes you. Instructors who are not very familiar with
their topic tend to use...Read More »
A
job safety analysis (jsa) is not always best left only to a safety
supervisor.Your workers experience in doing the job gives them
superb knowledge of what can go wrong from a safety and health
standpoint. While some hazards can be obvious to everyone, many
workers probably encounter situations...Read More »
Employers
need to be sure that the candidate they hire for a particular
position meets the requirements for the job. These
requirements may include, among other things, a certain level of
education or job experience. The sad truth is that some
candidates lie on their resumes and/or applications....
Complacence
can be one of the biggest detractors from workplace safety, leading
to inattention and injuries. Challenge workers regularly to remain
safe on the job. You can do this with incentive programs,individual
goal setting or safety awareness campaigns. Its also a good idea to
reinforce group...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 »
Cell
phones continue to be a popular means of
communication. However, if employees use a cell phone while
driving and are involved in an accident, their employers could be
liable for significant legal damages. Courts have already imposed
huge judgments against drivers allegedly distracted by cell...
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...
Read More »Safety reminders and messages do improve cultures and outcomes. But there comes a time when efforts may fail to improve-and possibly even harm-safety results. Workers can become frustrated with too many safety procedures and too much information. This is especially true if they are dealing...
Read More »
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.
With few job openings available in today's down economy, resume fraud is on the increase. According to one research group, the percentage of applicants misrepresenting their educational background has risen from 13.6 in 1995 to 16.07 in the second half of 2009. A recent university study showed that...
Read More »
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...
Read More »
Just
like professional athletes, your workers need to be trained to play
safely, use personal protective equipment and maintain good
physical condition to stay in the safety game. By encouraging your
workers to stay fit, you will help them understand how to prevent
injuries,increase their endurance...Read More »
That's an RSS feed. Just click on it to receive content updates.
Powered by Compendium