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The end of summer and the return to school. The end of wearing white. Football begins, while baseball enters the stretch run. All of these things are part of Labor Day, but none of them should be the (sole) focus for leaders and managers this weekend.
Instead, I suggest two things. First, take some time for yourself for rest, relaxation, friends and family.[…] Continue Reading »
Unions and management have often been at odds — particularly general contractors with very tight profit margins and labor unions seeking to improve wages and benefits. However, the Great Recession has changed that dynamic, according to Douglas McCarron, general president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, and Vincent Giblin, general president of the International Union of Operating Engineers.[…] Continue Reading »
This week’s top 5 most-clicked links in SmartBrief on Workforce:
- 6 ways to improve company culture
- 4 tips for giving an outstanding presentation
- Budget-strapped states want to reduce union influence
- 5 ways to get more done in less time
- Study: The overqualified often are content with their jobs
Image credit: narvikk, via iStock Photo[…] Continue Reading »
Lawyers can be a handy part of your HR team. They’re great if you need to sue someone for violating a noncompete, bust a FMLA freeloader, or defend yourself against accusations of illegal discrimination.
What they aren’t generally trained to do is recruit. Or develop creative ways to boost employee engagement.
In a nod to the growing interest in using social media for business purposes, the Society for Human Resource Management’s Employment Law and Legislative Conference had two sessions on social media, both led by well-regarded HR lawyers.[…] Continue Reading »
SmartPulse — our weekly reader poll in Smartbrief on Workforce — tracks feedback from leading managers and HR practitioners. We run the poll question each Wednesday in our e-newsletter.
Last week, we asked: With union activity and legislation like EFCA off the table nationally, what sorts of precautions [if any] are your business taking against unionization?[…] Continue Reading »
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