Employee Relations Articles

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Steve Meade @ Monday, 26th June 2006 @ 8:13 AM

Imagine a comedy show at your next event so hilarious - your guests talk about it - and are still laughing about it years later... Imagine the scene... You\'re at your company\'s holiday party and your CEO gets up after dinner, thanks everyone for attending the party, and then goes on to announce... \"And tonight ladies and gentlemen, for your entertainment, we have hired a comedy hypnotist - so get ready to laugh and have a great time!\" Suddenly this guy appears... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Kevin Dark @ Friday, 23rd June 2006 @ 3:01 AM

As more and more people are being laid off and replaced by technology, more and more people are finding themselves unemployed. It is sometimes difficult to find a new job in today’s competitive job market. Every year thousands of people are turning to employment agencies as a way to aid them in their job search. Employment agencies specialize in placing individuals with companies that would be a good fit. These agencies have access to thousands of companies that are looking for employees. B... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Jeff Casmer @ Tuesday, 6th June 2006 @ 6:11 AM

So you are hiring new employees and have narrowed your stack of resumes to the 10 or so top candidates, now it\'s time to start setting up interviews. If you dread this portion of the process, you\'re not alone. Fortunately, there are some ways to put both yourself and the candidates at ease - and make sure you get all the information you need to make a smart decision. Start by preparing a list of basic interview questions in advance. While you won\'t read off this list like a rob... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Tony Colon @ Wednesday, 22nd March 2006 @ 3:02 PM

A productive nurse mentoring program requires time, effort, and commitment - resources no registered nurse or healthcare-related organization can afford to waste these days. With web-based mentoring software, it cuts attrition in half in less than six months and streamlines the administration of nursing mentorship in direct care, education, administrative and research work environments. Mentoring new nurses helps acclimate them to their new job roles and corporate environment. It boosts ... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Tom Perkins @ Saturday, 4th March 2006 @ 5:52 AM

After more than 13 years since passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers are still asking questions about workers' rights under FMLA and how to effectively implement the law. We have provided a concise overview to the current law and what employers effected by the law should know. What is the Family Medical Leave Act? The Family and Medical Leave Act is a federal law which provides certain employees with up to 12 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave a yea... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Tom Perkins @ Wednesday, 22nd February 2006 @ 10:45 PM

Employment discrimination laws seek to prevent discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, physical disability, and age by employers. Discriminatory practices include exhibiting a bias in hiring, promotion, job assignment, termination, compensation, and various forms of harassment. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reported 72,302 individual discrimination charge filings in 1992. By 2004, the number had grown to 79,432. As a Human Resource Manager or ... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Martin Haworth @ Thursday, 16th February 2006 @ 7:25 PM

Every day, everyone can make the world a better place. It's simple; it's quick and it is free. All it requires is a recipe containing you (yes, that's YOU!), awareness and a natural disposition to be brave enough, to change the day of everyone you come into contact with in a positive way. Appreciating what people do for you, whenever you come into contact with them is the first step. It may not sound much, but saying a sincere 'Thank You' means much ... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Dave Cohen @ Wednesday, 15th February 2006 @ 2:35 AM

What does it take to truly motivate an employee? What breaks an employee's resistance to showing up on time and lets them work with joy? What makes employees brag about the company that pays them? How do successful corporations succeed in keeping loyal employees? Not by fear or intimidation. Once pressure is applied 'to perform or produce,' either more or better, the average employee becomes less effective. Many employees are completely self-motivated and never need ... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Hans Hasselfors @ Saturday, 11th February 2006 @ 3:58 PM

Would you like to find out what those-in-the-know have to say about employee motivation? The information in the article below comes straight from well-informed experts with special knowledge about employee motivation. The success of an organization does not solely depend on management but on the work of its employees as well. An employee that enjoys his or her position and feels rewarded by their efforts will ultimately be the most successful in their careers and the most beneficial to t... more...

Business » Human Resources » Employee Relations | By Martin Haworth @ Thursday, 9th February 2006 @ 4:07 PM

Ever been frustrated by someone who made a decision that seemed to be the wrong decision? Of course you have - we all have. Have you ever made a decision that was deemed to be the 'wrong' decision? You got it - we've all done this. Did you make that wrong decision intentionally; wilfully; on purpose? Of course not. In fact, if you're anything like me, maybe you wrangled over which way to go. Exactly which was the best decision.... more...