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PublicationsHR Review — Quarterly HR Newsletter
HR News You Can Use — Dedicated to the Human Resource Challenges Organizations Face.Volume 01: Privacy in the Workplace (115 Kb)Privacy in the workplace has become an increasingly hot topic. Americans expect their right to privacy, but are quickly learning this right is not applicable at the office. This issue is quite controversial, pushing legal and ethical thresholds. As employers go to great lengths to monitor internet activities, phone and email usage, employees feels that their privacy is being compromised. If the purposes for monitoring are not conveyed to employees effectively, both company culture and retention rates could experience adverse effects. As an employer, the importance of having a written and well-communicated policy on internet and electronic communication usage cannot be over-emphasized. Open this pdf to continue reading about privacy in the workplace. Volume 02: Quick Tips on Hiring Smart (84 Kb) As the summer begins and unemployment remains low, many employers are recruiting aggressively to fill positions within their organizations. This article contains helpful tips that will assist you in your hiring process. Volume 03: The Relationship Between Passion and Performance (135 Kb) As an employer or supervisor, you have probably wished for more employees who demonstrate that spark of passion that keeps them energized and motivated to do good work. Perhaps you could play a role in increasing the level of passion (and performance) in your organization. In this article we suggest ideas that might help you achieve that goal. Volume 04: Keeping Up with Compensation Trends (122Kb) Compensation trends seem to change direction almost annually. In light of the growing economy and tight employment market, employers need to be aware of the latest and greatest compensation strategies in order to remain competitive. If you haven't examined your compensation packages recently, then you may risk becoming outdated. In this article we take a look at some of the latest compensation trends and approaches Volume 05: Company Holiday Party — Libation of Liability? (111 Kb) More and more often, employers are held liable for the actions of negligent employees after attending company sponsored parties. To avoid this liability, the safest and most obvious option is to not serve alcohol at all. However, for some, this is not always the most desirable alternative. This article highlights a few guidelines for when alcohol is a part of the planned festivities. Volume 06: Religious expressions in the Workplace (76 Kb) A number of employees have had growing concerns regarding religious expressions in the workplace. "Should our company holiday cards say Merry Christmas?" is a common question. Is it appropriate for employees to decorate their workspaces with religious objects? Can an employee use a different religious day as their holiday day-off as opposed to Christmas? More than likely, your organization has faced similar concerns. Volume 07: What Shape Are Your Human Resources In? (115 Kb) Company-sponsored health and wellness programs are a hot trend and both employees and employers are reaping the rewards. These types of wellness programs promote a healthier lifestyle — leading to healthy employees, lower healthcare costs for the employer and ultimately, a more productive workforce. The payoffs can be significant! Some studies suggest that the return on investment is 3 to 1. So every $100 invested into a wellness program, may produce a $300 return. For those of us interested in the bottom line, this is an incredible ratio! In this article we look at the fine points of this topic. Volume 08: Employee Reward Programs (125 Kb) The effectiveness of employee reward programs is the topic of much debate these days. Many employers use such programs as a means for individual recognition for a job well done and believe that they help improve morale, retention rates and overall productivity. Others feel that the opposite is true, and that such rewards suggest that if only one person is a winner, then the rest apparently are… well… "not winners." This may result in degrading organizational morale. This article dives a little deeper into this subject. Volume 09: Attacking or Cracking Your Dress Code? (137 Kb) Warm weather is upon us! Spirits are up, and employees have a tendency to ditch the layers and lean towards a "business casual" style of apparel. Without clear guidance, business casual can certainly be interpreted many different ways. In this article we'll discuss the best way to handle this situation. Volume 10: Simplifying Paid-Time-Off (PTO) (89 Kb) Tracking and maintaining employees' time off can be a daunting task. With vacation days, sick leave and personal time - there are numerous options available to the workforce when taking time off. Many employers are trying to ease the administrative headache of maintaining several leave banks and are developing a comprehensive paid-time-off (PTO) program that combines all of the traditional leave options into one bank. PTO programs offer greater flexibility and allow employees to use leave at the discretion. Volume 11: Workplace Donations (91 Kb) Fundraising and championing special causes are a very important and beneficial part of our society. Allowing employees to support and participate in such activities can also help promote a more pleasant, friendly and kinder work environment. Remember that acts of charity are fueled by warm and giving hearts (not necessarily wallets). Volume 12: Access the Past to Help Protect the Future! (102 Kb) All too often employers hire people who look great on paper and manage to put on a fantastic performance during an interview, but then end up failing in the job. To help make better hiring decisions, many companies have incorporated background checks as a routine part of their employment process. While this can help promote a safer work environment, this precautionary step helps ensure that the best possible candidate is selected for the job. Volume 13: Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (76 Kb) In January 2008, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was expanded to include job protected leave for family members of military personnel. This article provides a brief overview of the new amendments.
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