14 August 14, 2014

Intellectual Property and the Workplace

2021-04-18T19:10:46+00:00August 14th, 2014|HR & Management, Staffing|

In a competitive business environment, where innovation and new ideas are essential, companies must protect themselves against loss. Intellectual property rights refer to products such as copyrighted works, trademarks, patentable inventions, and industry knowledge or trade secrets. If such proprietary knowledge or products are lost, it will be detrimental to [...]

7 August 7, 2014

I Just Need a Minute! What to do When Employees are Nearing Their Breaking Point

2021-04-18T19:11:00+00:00August 7th, 2014|HR & Management, Staffing|

Stressed out employees spells trouble for an employer. Not only does morale and productivity plummet but staff turnover may increase. According to Kathryn Dill of Forbes, a study by Monster that included approximately 7,000 workers found that 42 percent had left a position on their own volition because of stress; [...]

21 July 21, 2014

3 Team Building Exercises That Aren’t a Complete Waste of Time!

2021-04-18T19:11:33+00:00July 21st, 2014|HR & Management, Staffing|

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 [...]

18 July 18, 2014

How to Determine Salaries and “Equal Pay” Among Employees

2021-04-18T19:15:54+00:00July 18th, 2014|HR & Management, Staffing|

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 [...]

14 July 14, 2014

Why Google and YOU Don’t Need to Hire the Top College Graduates

2021-04-18T19:16:07+00:00July 14th, 2014|HR & Management, Staffing|

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 [...]

11 July 11, 2014

Employer Policies Regarding the Use of Marijuana

2021-04-18T19:16:19+00:00July 11th, 2014|HR & Management, Staffing|

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, [...]

7 July 7, 2014

Using Your Phone at Night is Killing Your Workplace Productivity

2021-04-18T19:16:31+00:00July 7th, 2014|HR & Management, Staffing|

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 [...]

30 May 30, 2014

Creating an Accommodating Workplace for Diabetic Employees

2021-04-18T19:16:47+00:00May 30th, 2014|HR & Management, Staffing|

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 [...]

27 May 27, 2014

What is a Job Preview? How can it be Included in Your Interviewing Process?

2021-04-18T19:17:02+00:00May 27th, 2014|HR & Management, Staffing|

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 [...]

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