HR Policies & Administration

Probationary Period? Get Rid of It!

Jennifer Carsen, Esq. — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Yesterday’s CED featured legal tips about probationary periods. Today, Hunter "Please Sue Me" Lott says, "Get rid of your probationary period." Otherwise you risk negating your...(read more)

Probationary Periods: Dangerous Device or Necessary Tool?

Jennifer Carsen, Esq. — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Many employers start employees off with a "probationary period" during which the employer can let the new employee go without worrying about just cause and lawsuits. Sounds good—but there's...(read more)

Tips for Developing an Employee Handbook That Helps—Rather than Hurts—You

Jennifer Carsen, Esq. — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Yesterday , we looked at some general principles relating to employee handbooks. Today, some tips to remember as you build yours (and, yes, you definitely do need to have one). General Tips for Developing...(read more)

Employee Handbooks: Are They Really Necessary?

Jennifer Carsen, Esq. — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Even though it isn't a California or federal law requirement, many employers have an employee handbook or at least a few written company policies. Exactly where do those policies come from? The answer...(read more)

Never Say Never, and Never Say This

Jennifer Carsen, Esq. — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Yesterday’s CED featured the first six of author Darlene Price’s 10 phrases that kill your pitch; today, killer phrases 7 through 10. [ Go here for killer phrases 1 to 6.] 7. “…...(read more)

10 Persuasion-Killing Phrases You Should Never Use

Jennifer Carsen, Esq. — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Whether you're making a formal request, wooing an applicant, or proposing an idea, the wrong phrase can ruin your pitch, says author Darlene Price. She offers 10 phrases that can kill any hope of success...(read more)

Tip for HR: Don't Be a Management Tool

Jennifer Carsen, Esq. — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Yesterday , SHRM’s top-rated speaker, attorney Jonathan Segal, offered the first 10 of his “they won’t tell you but I will” principles. Today, 11 to 15, plus an introduction to...(read more)

Tough Love: What Your Employees Won’t Say About HR, But I Will

Jennifer Carsen, Esq. — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:30:00 GMT

SHRM’s top-rated speaker, attorney Jonathan Segal, has distilled what he’s learned about HR—by listening to non-HR people—into 15 principles all HR managers should abide by. Segal...(read more)

Executive Brief: HRCI Explains Exam Construction, Recertification, GPHR

Jennifer Carsen, Esq. — Fri, 31 May 2013 10:35:00 GMT

HR Daily Advisor Editor Stephen D. Bruce recently conducted a wide-ranging interview with Linda Anguish, director, Credentialing Products & Services, at HR Certification Institute. Topics covered included...(read more)

Free Report Friday, July 12: Employee Orientation: How To Energize, Integrate, and Retain Your Newest Hires

Jennifer Carsen, Esq. — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:11:00 GMT

As the economy continues to improve, you’ll likely spend more time and money this year finding and hiring new employees. Unfortunately, many employers start new workers off on the wrong foot by offering...(read more)

Keeping Drugs and Alcohol Out of Your Workplace: CER Announces an Important Webinar

Jennifer Carsen, Esq. — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Most drug and alcohol abusers seek work—and some may be filling out applications in your lobby right now. What are the legal, workable, and effective ways to keep them out? As we reported in yesterday's...(read more)

Are You the 'Employer of Choice' for Drug and Alcohol Abusers?

Jennifer Carsen, Esq. — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

A recent study shows that most illicit drug users and heavy alcohol users are employed. That means they’re possibly working for you. If you are not testing, you're likely an "employer of...(read more)

Social Media Badmouthing, Ownership, Privacy

Jennifer Carsen, Esq. — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Yesterday’s CED covered the first four tentacles of the Social Media Octopus. Today, four more tentacles—plus an invitation to the only California HR conference you need to attend this year...(read more)

Social Media Octopus—8 Tentacles Every HR Manager Must Master

Jennifer Carsen, Esq. — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Social media—it’s everywhere HR turns. In a recent BLR/HRHero-sponsored webinar, Patricia Trainor and Stephen Bruce, Ph.D., identified eight tentacles that you need to watch out for. Attorney...(read more)

Handle—or Hand Off to HR? Do Your Supervisors Know the Difference?

Jennifer Carsen, Esq. — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Yesterday’s CED detailed a highly significant report by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) on the importance of supervisors to business. In a word, they’re critical. As frontline...(read more)