Managing vs. Leading: How Do You Differentiate Between the Two?
Some say that you manage “things” and lead “people.” We
Firing Transgender Employee Is Sex Harassment
An employee who was a biological man when he was
OK to Fire Employee for Forklift Daredevilry
While “turning donuts” on his forklift, i.e., deliberately speeding into
Nasty Temper Does Not Equal Disability Requiring Accommodation
Police responding to a 911 call about a domestic disturbance
How to Avoid Onboarding Mistakes
Kevin Burns, workplace expert, offers advice to counter managers who systematically remove the incentive to perform well by not tying pay to performance.
IRSST Issues New Safety Guidance
The Québec IRSST released several new safety publications in October
No Random Drug Testing Until Arbitrator Decides
A judge ordered Suncor to temporarily stop its new random
Is Confrontation with Manager Cause of Worker’s Mental Injury?
Yes it was, said the Workers’ Comp Appeal tribunal. Although
Recruitment Firm Didn’t Do Enough to Earn a Placement Fee
A head-hunter demanded its 20% fee for placing a new loyalty marketing associate at a client consulting firm. But the court tossed out the case.
Not Discrimination to Fire Employee with Anger Management Issues
Violent, disruptive and insubordinate actions committed by employees who can’t
Holiday Dos & Don’ts
By Paula Santonocito ‘Tis another holiday season, which means another
Inappropriate Firing of Transgender Woman Reinforces Need to Educate Managers
A transgender employee claimed she was fired because her employer
8 Things You Need To Know About Employee Handbooks Gallery8 Things You Need To Know About Employee Handbooks
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8 Things You Need To Know About Employee Handbooks
As an HR professional, you may view your employee handbook
Leverage Your Turnover and Exit Data to Increase Employee Retention
By Leigh Branham
With more than half the workforce looking to change jobs in 2012 as the economy improves, smart employers are shifting their focus back to employee retention.