Worker taking high road can still quit & sue

  • May 01, 2018

Typically, workers sue after being fired or otherwise subjected to an adverse employment action such as a demotion. But sometimes, aggrieved employees can quit and still...

Women much more likely to perceive pay bias

  • May 01, 2018

Nearly a third of women (32%) do not think they are making the same pay as men in their organization who have similar experience and qualifications, compared to 12% of...

Deal with 3 communication slips

  • May 01, 2018

Even your best employees have communication habits that get under your skin. Follow this advice on how to respond—and put an end to these annoying communication gaffes.

Salvage casualty loss for personal car

  • April 30, 2018

Suppose your spouse’s car was damaged when he or she skidded on a slick road in April. It’s going to cost you $3,000 out-of-pocket to repair. But you can’t claim a...

Now more than ever, rein in sex harassment

  • April 30, 2018

#MeToo spawned the multimillion-dollar #TimesUp fund that pays lawyers to help working-class women press sexual harassment claims in court. For employers, that means you...

To improve engagement, detail total rewards

  • April 30, 2018

Don’t wait for employees to bolt before you communicate exactly how much their pay and benefits are really worth. Regularly give employees clear statements that spell...

IRS tightens rules for carried interest

  • April 27, 2018

The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act makes it tougher for certain taxpayers to cash in on a tax break for “carried interests,” but left the door slightly open. In a new...

How to be a master minute taker: 3 tips

  • April 27, 2018

Christy Crump, who has 25+ years of experience as an administrative professional, provides her top tips to diminish the fear of forgetting to record something important...

How Intentional Are You?

  • April 26, 2018

We walk through every part of our day doing nearly everything by rote; automatically without thinking. Overall this is very helpful — we are leaving so many things to...

Are you good at offering feedback?

  • April 26, 2018

If you lead in any capacity, providing employees feedback is one of your most important jobs. But are you actually good at it?