‘Rank and yank’ performance standards: Should you use them?
February 8, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
Remember when Jack Welch and GE were all the rage with the system of ranking employees and firing those at the bottom of the pile? Does it really work?
February 8, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
Why it pays to have top staffers tackle mundane tasks
February 6, 2012 by Bob Hill
A business expert reveals some counterintuitive findings about who should handle the most tedious jobs in your office.
New research on downsizing procedures and effects
February 3, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
Most times it seems pretty simple — if unpleasant: You trim staff to trim costs and address drops in revenue. What happens in the long run?
Your 401(k) match keeping pace with other employers?
February 2, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
A couple of years ago, offering a 401(k) match set you apart. Not so much anymore.
10 performance reviews that’ll make you laugh
January 26, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
If you can’t say something nice about an employee, try one of these.
Ever think about getting rid of performance reviews?
January 25, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
Employees hate performance reviews. Supervisors hate performance reviews. Maybe you’re better off just dropping reviews altogether. Maybe.
And the least valuable college degree program is …
January 18, 2012 by Bob Hill
A new report reveals some key insights about hiring, unemployment, and which degrees hold the least promise for today’s college graduates. More…
Got a ‘bad apple’? The problem could be worse than you think
January 18, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
Every company has a slacker, and it’s no big deal, right? It’s a very big deal, according to one study.
Obama appoints pro-union board members: Legal or illegal?
January 17, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
During the holidays, President Obama appointed three pro-labor members to the National Labor Relations Board without Congressional confirmation. Can he he do that?
Does raising the minimum wage kill jobs?
January 13, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
The turning of the new year calendar signals an uptick in the minimum wage in many states — and a renewed debate: Does a higher minimum wage result in fewer jobs?
Stopping a union election just got more difficult
January 11, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
Starting April 30, employers will have fewer options when it comes to stopping an election to unionize employees.
Will heathcare act survive? The answer’s around the corner
January 4, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
In just a few months, we should know whether the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will become law or become extinct.
Alert: 2 stipulations in payroll-tax-cut law
January 4, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
Check with your Payroll people to make sure they understand two stipulations in the extension of the payroll tax cut.
The warning signals that you hired a loser
January 2, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
How to tell when Mr. Right in the interview turns out to be Mr. Wrong on the job.
What employees want — and worry about — in 2012
December 21, 2011 by Jim Giuliano
Half the battle in winning over workers is knowing what they value and what scares them. One study addresses both. More…
Holiday bonus: Going the way of the dinosaur?
December 21, 2011 by Jim Giuliano
A recent survey shows the latest trend in what was once a business staple: the holiday or year-end bonus.
The 7 dumbest holiday workplace gifts
December 20, 2011 by Jim Giuliano
A fruitcake looks great compared to these.
Report claims health reform will ‘moderate’ costs
December 14, 2011 by Jim Giuliano
A seven-year study of healthcare expenses shows where costs have been headed and claims to show what effect the Affordable Care Act will have on costs. More…
Which college majors are worst, best for jobs
December 12, 2011 by Jim Giuliano
Looking to hire a clinical psychologist? Good — there are plenty of them. Med technician? Not so many.
Another dumb reason companies get sued
December 9, 2011 by Jim Giuliano
Nine times out of 10, an employee lawsuit grows out of a stupid mistake made by a manager who should have known better. Here’s a typical one, and a chance to ask yourself, “Would one of my managers do this?”
