People Can't Be Motivated, But They Can Be Inspired
Positive energy is infectious. Spread it around and live by example
The Definition of Data Collection Insanity – Friday Distraction
There’s an often used quote attributed to Albert Einstein, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” I was reminded of the quote when…
Popular TV and Films Love to Hate HR
TV shows and movies are notorious for portraying HR managers and consultants as villainous, frosty, conniving, deceptive, ineffectual and bumbling
In Focus: Millennials Putting Off Marriage, Kids, Census Bureau Finds
Millennial women are taking longer to get married and have children than women of previous generations, according to a 2017 Census Bureau report. However, another report from sociologists has found…
Indian Companies Plan to Spend More on HR Technology This Year
More companies in India and across Asia plan to increase their HR technology budgets this year, according to Sierra-Cedar's 2016-2017 HR Systems Survey White Paper, Asia-Pacific Edition
English-Only Rules in the Workplace Can Be a Legal Minefield
A clothing retailer accused of forbidding three San Francisco workers from speaking Spanish at work and then allegedly retaliating when they complained is being sued for civil rights violations and…
California Employers Must Grasp Various Criminal-History Restrictions
What criminal-background information can California HR professionals consider in the hiring process? There are a lot of guidelines, regulations, laws and proposals that California employers should understand, and new Fair…
Financial Planning for Relocating Employees Can Save HR from Headaches Later
As more employees are assigned to projects that take them over state lines for weeks at a time, or workers are asked to move permanently, the need for financial planning…
Can an Employee Take FMLA Leave to Care for a Sibling?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) excludes caring for siblings, except when it doesn't. When employees seek FMLA leave to care for a sibling, it's critical that they first…
Texts and E-Mails vs. Oral Communication at Work: Which Is Best?
Whether to use written or oral communication in the workplace depends on the message and the audience