Companies are looking to HR to answer their social media policy questions. Here are three (3) key policy-making strategies I’ve learned during my 16 years … Read more
Horrified by Something in Your Culture? Better Look in the Mirror
We see media coverage nearly every day about horrific behavior, a rogue employee or deeper criticisms about the culture of an organization. This week is no … Read more
Are Your Social Media Policies Educating Workers About Social Media?
By Eric B. Meyer Your social media policy may be good when it comes to addressing legal risks. But getting that message across to your employees… Not … Read more
Anatomy of a Workplace Smoke Break (or, Should We Call It Recess?)
Let’s break down the anatomy of a Smoke Break: Step 1: Gathering of smoke-related materials to go on break (20-30 seconds). Step 2: Decision to go on break … Read more
How to Put a Stop to Bullying in the Workplace
Bullies destroy your company. Not only do they destroy the culture of your company, they destroy the ability of employees to produce their best work. There … Read more
From Red Flags in Employee Handbooks to Django Unchained
Editor’s Note: With the Academy Awards drawing near, TLNT again asked some prominent thought leaders to write about their favorite movie from this … Read more
Workplace Bullying: New Trend or an Old Problem Gaining Attention?
“My relationship with one office bully is strained beyond what could be productive. Her emails are attempts to put me in my place. She will frequently … Read more
Ignite HR 7: Why You Should Trash Your Policy Manual
Employment lawyer Heather Bussing‘s Ignite HR presentation at last November’s HR Reinvention conference in Omaha was titled Trash Your Policy … Read more
New Obamacare Wrinkle: A Way For Smokers to Avoid Paying a Penalty
The Obama administration on Tuesday effectively nullified a provision of the federal health law that would have allowed insurers in the small group market … Read more
More Employers Working to Help Employees Stop Smoking
Employers are highly attuned to the risks of tobacco use, particularly when it comes to the business and human toll. Tobacco use is, of course, associated … Read more
The Bullying Dilemma: It’s Time For Organizations to Get Serious About It
Second of two parts Bullying is on the verge of coming into its own as an organizational issue. I have no doubt that 30 to 40 years ago, senior managers … Read more
The Bullying Dilemma: Is It Behavior Entrenched in Corporate Culture?
First of two parts One of the subjects we have been studying and researching for quite some time is the phenomena called “bullying in the … Read more
Confronting Bad Behavior: Can You Step Up and Do the Right Thing?
“As I opened the door, I saw her with her back turned and shoulders slumped. When she turned around, I could see that she had been crying. I felt bad … Read more
New Study Finds That Workplace Bullying is on the Rise
Workplace bullying is on the rise, workers say. A new CareerBuilder survey found that the number of workers encountering bullies at the office is … Read more
Bullies on the Bus: How to Keep Them From Being Bullies in the Boardroom
I’m sure you’ve seen it in the news, or at least heard about it – the bullied school bus monitor. A bus monitor, 68-year-old Karen Klein, was bombarded … Read more
Why There Is a Big Employer Focus on Getting Employees to Stop Smoking
Tobacco use holds a top spot among the health risks employers focus on through their wellness programs. You may wonder why. After all, public bans on … Read more
Need a Social Media Policy? You May Want to Ignore This NLRB Suggestion
By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board‘s Acting General Counsel Lafe Solomon issued a new report on social media cases … Read more
Did Your DUI Lawyer Draft Your Employee Handbook?
By Tillman Coffey Did your DUI lawyer draft your Employee Handbook? Of course not. I just wanted to get your attention. The real question is, when is the … Read more
What You Can Do to Help Bullyproof Your Workplace
By Susan R. Hartung Imagine this: You are the company human resources manager and Sam, a salesman employed by the company, has just come to you in … Read more
The Office Dress Code Debate: How Would You Deal With Katy Perry?
Who would have thought that pop singer Katy Perry would have kicked open a debate about what is appropriate dress in the workplace? If you have been awake … Read more