According to Jon Katzenbach, author of The Wisdom of Teams, effective teamwork measurably improves an organization’s success. Encouraging collaboration can improve interpersonal relationships and reduce conflicts and distractions. The American Management Associationstates that team building activities are designed to foster trust. Communication, a commitment to a goal, and a willingness [...]

Setting salaries or pay rates for employees can be complicated. Higher compensation rates can attract superior performers, but a company must also be aware of gender, racial, and age discrimination factors when developing a salary framework. A salary structure must be fair and equitably applied. According to the Bureau of [...]

Tom Friedman of the New York Times, interviewed Laszlo Block in February 2014. Block is personnel chief at Google, and shared his perspectives with Friedman concerning Google’s lauded staffing success. The company is renowned for its hiring expertise and exceptionally talented employees. Google’s hiring policy does not rely on impressive [...]

Twenty states and the District of Columbia now allow the possession of marijuana for medical purposes. As the medical benefits of the drug become more apparent, employees who use marijuana are increasingly invoking the Americans with Disabilities Act to protect them against discrimination. Matt Ferner, contributor to The Huffington Post, [...]

Reports that smartphones are detrimental to health are nothing new. Boston Magazine reported in December 2013 that constant checking of social media, email, and text messages on smartphones causes eye and vision problems. Symptoms reported by doctors at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear infirmary include dizziness, dry eyes, headaches, and [...]

The American Diabetes Association reports that over eight percent of the population is affected by the disease. Employers are expected to provide reasonable accommodations for diabetic employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations refers to adjustments to a job, employment practice, or the work environment, and must [...]

Hiring suitable individuals who will remain with your company requires managing expectations. A company must be marketed as a desirable place to work, but a measure of realism can encourage cultural fit. Mark Murphy, author of “Hiring for Attitude” was interviewed by Forbes and discussed the importance of hiring according to [...]

If the availability of administrative jobs seems limited, it might be the result of technological advancement. The New York Daily News reported on the effect of smart machines on the administrative and operational functions of businesses from start-ups to giant conglomerates. Humans are often no competition for machines that can [...]

The subject of telecommuting is a sensitive one. Progressive companies often use flexible schedules and remote work as a way to attract top talent, to increase staff morale, and to improve their reputation as an employer. However, Jessica Lingo of Frost Brown Todd LLC, reported on the recent decision by [...]

A poll by the Society for Human Resources Management revealed that 76 percent of hiring managers or recruiters polled typically spent less than five minutes reviewing a resume. That sub-five minute perusal determines whether a candidate will continue on in the hiring process. A summary of findings reveals the elements [...]