A few hours after you hear a presentation, ask yourself, “What do I remember?” If you recall anything, it will probably be a story. No matter how well a...
Most of us have room to improve our productivity and avoid time vampires lurking around every corner, says Dawn Rasmussen, Pathfinder Writing and Career...
A former employee of the Lumbee Indian Tribe is suing the tribe, alleging her former boss sexually assaulted her and subjected her to severe sexual harassment.
An employee walks into your office and makes the following statement: “During my interview for a promotion, the CEO asked me about Asian massages and happy...
What can employers do when employees insist on clocking out and continuing to work? Warn them—and then discipline them. If you terminate employees for...
That person who’s always cozying up to the boss may drive you nuts, but you should consider that she may also be doing some things better, says life and career...
You can learn the tips and tricks that pros use to optimize their time with Business Management Daily's 'Microsoft Excel 2010: Time-Savers for Every Skill Level.' We're...
Usually, courts considering whether an employee worked in a hostile environment look at a period of weeks, months or years to assess whether the alleged...
For some people, a computer will never replace a pen and paper for note-taking during meetings. But for others, electronic notes may make more sense, especially if they...
Q. The regular workweek for employees in my department is 37.5 hours, rather than 40. Should their overtime be calculated based on the hours they work over 37.5?
Video is becoming the preferred method of communication for many customers. Using videos opens many new and creative ways to deepen the relationship with customers,...
For generations, Procter & Gamble innovated from within. The giant consumer products company that makes Tide detergent and Crest toothpaste conducted...
Say an applicant tells you she wouldn’t be able to work Friday nights due to her religion. Or an employee begins wearing a headscarf to the office. How would you...
Not every romance ends happily ever after with a storybook wedding. But with the passage of time, most breakups don’t leave a lingering mess. That’s not...
If your severance packages to departing workers include a waiver of future potential lawsuits, that’s a smart strategy. But be aware that small mistakes with...
Strong leaders create a safe, secure environment so that staffers can test the bounds of their fears and break through them. Here’s how top executives drive...
Q. One of our employees who is out on workers’ comp isn’t following the treatment prescribed by the workers’ comp doctor. She fails to attend physical...
As an HR professional, you’re in a unique position to guide your organization to a culture that causes less worry and stress for employees—and better...
