Meeting Employees Needs Where They Are
We must meet employees where they are if we are to successfully help them. This entails taking into account the requirements of the workforce while developing policies and initiatives. We can occasionally feel tethered to our desks when working in HR. We occasionally neglect to take the time to determine what our employees actually need […]
Superwoman in the Workplace
Do a quick Google search on women in the workplace, and you will find many articles on the myth of having it all. Search a little more, and you will find interviews with female CEOs, executives and politicians where they are asked how they manage to balance work expectations with the demands of raising a […]
The Trouble with Off the Clock Work
Off-the-clock work is a big problem for employers. Whether it is supervisors encouraging employees to work through breaks or employees who take things home to work on after hours, off-the-clock work can become costly for a company if an employee decides to seek back pay. Employees need to be paid for all hours worked. In […]
Preparing for Employment Law Changes
Last fall, Governor Jerry Brown signed California’s paid sick leave bill into law. The law will guarantee paid sick leave for many employees who previously had no such benefit. While this law is great in theory, it has proven to be quite challenging for employers when it comes to implementation. Unfortunately, a lot of laws […]
Managing Your Manager
Last week I wrote about how HR can have a good relationship with managers, which got me thinking about the employee/manager relationship. There are numerous challenges that come with managing a team of people, and we often have high expectations of our boss. Sometimes this relationship leaves everyone grumbling. So, how can you maximize the […]
How HR Can Have a Good Relationship with Managers
How HR Can Have a Good Relationship with Managers A key to building a good HR reputation is the relationship a company’s HR department has with its managers. If managers are unhappy with HR, it is likely that they are spreading that attitude to their employees. I have worked at companies where managers go out […]
