One and Done: When to Skip Progressive Discipline

Using progressive discipline can help employers show they treat employees fairly, and it can help them defeat discrimination and retaliation claims. But there are cases when it is better for an employee... Read more »

Creating LGBTQ-Inclusive Workplace Policies

When it comes to employment protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workers, dealing with the hodgepodge of state and local laws and conflicting interpretations of federal law can be... Read more »

Should Multinational Employers Have a Global Handbook?

Businesses based in the U.S. generally create a handbook for their employees that explains workplace policies and procedures, employee benefits, and other important information—but a handbook may not be needed for worksites... Read more »

To Boost Results From Your Performance Management Program, Focus on Helping Your Managers

It’s no exaggeration to say that your people managers make or break your organization’s performance. They form the critical layer of connective tissue between the strategic priorities of your business and the... Read more »

Why Your Company NEEDS to Transition to Continuous Performance Management

For many companies, a “performance management program” still takes the form of annual reviews. This is a problem because despite huge investments in time, energy and capitol, research has shown that for... Read more »

The Top 5 Problems With Annual Reviews (and How to Fix Them)

It is said that a company’s people are its greatest asset. Developing and nurturing a motivated workforce is one of the single most important things any organization can do to secure and... Read more »

How can HR handle office romances?

Office romances have always been a tricky subject for HR to deal with but research from Adzuna suggests love is in the air of many UK workplaces this Valentines Day. The researchers found... Read more »

Dutch Court Recognizes Limit on European Works Councils

A recent decision by the preliminary relief judge of the court in Rotterdam, Netherlands, addresses the obligations of international groups of companies to consult with their European Works Council (EWC) if planning... Read more »

Viewpoint: Resolving Conflicts, Building Relationships (and Competencies)

In his role as a mediator and fact-finder, Matthew Burr, SHRM-SCP uses many components of the SHRM BoCK to resolve contract disputes in the public sector. They are necessary for any... Read more »

Workplace Romance Can Give Employers Heartburn

Valentine's Day is a good time for employers to look at their policies and make sure they are doing all they can to provide a safe environment for employees where unwanted sexual... Read more »
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