Top Five Unique Work Perks — That Work
According to the Wall Street Journal, work perks are expanding even outside of Silicon Valley. And with good reason: happy employees can lead to a happier bottom line. Outside the stratosphere of Silicon Valley extreme work perks, smaller and regional companies are finding success with targeted perks: “More than 11% of waste-management companies provide free snacks and […]
Domestic Violence and HR: Don’t Wait for a Ray Rice Moment
On September 8, 2014, many of us watched a video clip showing NFL player Ray Rice punching his wife unconscious in a casino elevator. The video sparked wide-ranging and heated discussions about whether and how the NFL should address domestic and sexual violence. The outcry was appropriate, but unfortunately, this is not a new issue. […]
Ep 47 – The Supreme Court Gay Marriage Ruling Impact on HR
Last month, my Facebook wall was full of rainbows celebrating the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision legalizing gay marriage. While I’m in support of the decision, I know that the Supreme Court decision has forever changed human resources, employer benefits and the workplace. Episode 47: How the Supreme Court Gay Marriage Ruling Impacts Work and HR […]
Workplace Impact of the Same Sex Marriage Supreme Court Decision
Way back in cold, wintery January, I wrote about the Supreme Court taking on the issue of same-sex marriage, where I predicted that the Court, by a 5-4 margin, would hold that same-sex couples cannot be treated differently than opposite-sex couples, under the 14th Amendment, when it comes to marriage. Impact of Same Sex Marriage […]
Define the Great Disruptor: “Social Media Networking” in the HR Sphere
Defining Social Media Networking in Business Social media networks have been one of the most direct expressions of the internet’s ethos to arise in the past decade. The ability to communicate globally has expanded our individual range of influence while bringing our world closer together. As social media and social networking has evolved to be […]
HR Best Practices: Going Beyond Minimum Requirements
Employment laws are modified annually. This requires HR professionals to evaluate employee handbooks and rules on a regular basis and update them as necessary to be in compliance. Although it may be alluring, your organization may not always benefit from modifying your policy to satisfy the bare minimal standards. Understanding How Planned Change and Requirements […]
