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Business / Client Dev & Marketing

I had the good fortune to hear a luncheon talk by an HR pro by the name of Jack Smalley. Jack, who is with Express Employment Professionals, was the guest speaker at the SHRM- Atlanta year end luncheon. The basic theme of his talk was organizational change, theme of his talk was organizational change, but wrapped up in that presentation were three tips for retaining your top employees.

Career / Personal Development

Both are underrated, refreshing and should be enjoyed more frequently!

It seems that all I can think and write about is forms of communication — whether it’s feedback, sensitive discussions, listening, body language or the how’s and the why’s of communicating.

I’m not going to apologize for my borderline obsession on this topic because communication is an integral part of sustaining positive relationships — personal and professional. 

Health / Safety / Risk Mgmt

Today’s workplace has its own brand of bully. Instead of fists and feet, the adult bully uses an array of psychological tactics to exert control. But interestingly, adult bullies rarely view themselves as powerful.

They may even be overwhelmed – overreacting to minor setbacks, or interpreting everyday occurrences as personal slights.

Business / Client Dev & Marketing

Years ago a recruiting colleague of mine and I had a difference of opinion.  We placed in exactly the same specialty niche, but we disagreed about which time of the year was the most productive for our business.  He thought that the end of the year was the best for making placements and I always thought that the summer was the best.  Read more...

Health / Safety / Risk Mgmt

Whether you work in human resources, or simply read the newspaper, it’s easy to recognize the frequency with which employers get sued. In 2004, the EEOC recovered $251.7 million on behalf of complainants for the over 85,000 charges it resolved. In addition, the EEOC collected $168.3 million for the cases that the EEOC was involved in litigating. Court records indicate that twenty-five percent, or one-quarter, of all the litigation matters in federal court are employment-related disputes, and even more cases alleging discriminatory acts in employment are brought in the state courts.

General HR

Last week, I was pretty hard on Herman Cain and his response to allegations of sexual harassment. Since then, two women have come forward publicly, and all I can do is quote from my partner John Doyle:

*shrugs shoulders and sighs* "Well, you don't get your witnesses from Central Casting."

Both women appear to be, how you say, somewhat flawed. Which isn't to say they're lying or that Cain doesn't have some inordinate appetites.

Health / Safety / Risk Mgmt

Introduction
This sample program follows the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) "Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines", published on January 26, 1989 in the Federal Register. These guidelines were drawn from the experience obtained enforcing the OSHA Act, from the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), OSHA programs to recognize excellence in worksite safety and health, from OSHA’s Consultation Program, and from public commentary. This sample program is especially written for the small, independent business owner, but the outline can be applied to any size business. Read more...