Posts Tagged ‘Employee Handbooks’

The 10 Greatest Office Romances of the Big & Small Screen

Thursday, February 14th, 2013

Ah…love is in the air. In honor of Valentine’s Day we’ve decided to compile a list of our most-memorable film and TV coworker romances. Whether their relationships were sweet or saucy, inevitable or insane, wonderful or just plain wrong, these duos certainly entertained us. Let us know which is your favorite, or if there is [...]

FMLA: A Look Two Decades (and 25 Bradley Cooper Films) Later

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Last Tuesday marked the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). We thought we’d take a moment to reflect on just how much has changed since the passing of this historic legislation.   Since, let’s be honest, some of us may have a hard time remembering the news from two [...]

Important Work-from-Home FLSA Information as Monster Blizzard Looms

Thursday, February 7th, 2013

As the Northeast braces for a possible monster blizzard, we thought it would be a good time to share important FLSA work-from-home information.

Worst. Employee Communication Faux Pas. Ever.

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013

Using work email accounts for private messages get you in trouble, like the notorious #sandwhichvan incident. Have your policies and handbooks ready!

Important Hurricane Information Regarding Working from Home and FLSA

Monday, October 29th, 2012

Important work from home and FLSA compliance information for businesses and HR executives who are or maybe affected by Hurricane Sandy.

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK ALERT: Take Note of New NLRB Social Media Rulings

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012

We’ve blogged about having a clear social media policy in your employee handbook before, but 2 NLRB rulings have made the issue important to revisit.

FYI: Getting Mooned May Indicate That Your Employee Relations Program Needs Work

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

In a prime example of “truth is stranger than fiction”, comes the case of the mooning investment banker. That’s no way to build employee relations.

Don’t Overlook This Essential Employee Handbook Detail

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Your employee handbook is the road map for how to navigate working at your organization. It is your opportunity to clearly explain your procedures and policies, so do your company an enormous favor and make sure you have every new-hire sign an acknowledgment of receipt for it. –Tina Hamilton, President & CEO of hireVision Group, Inc.

Should You Welcome Social Media in Your Workplace?

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Post this. Tweet that. Check in. Tag. Re-post. Share. Like. Plus. Blah, blah, blah… It seems like everyone is talking in social media code these days. And that social media’s reach is everywhere. Should you embrace it, restrict it or block it in your workplace? We read with great interest “HR Expert Outlines The Top [...]

Does Cupid Know Your Office Dating Policy?

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone. We’d like to take a moment on this day dedicated to love to injected some much needed human resources perspectives—because, well, that’s what we do. And also, CareerBuilder’s recently published annual office romance survey of more than 7,000 workers nationwide found that 38 percent of workers said they have dated a co-worker at least once over the course of their career.