We talk a lot about how the workplace is changing. And how as a result, we need to manage employees differently, use newer technologies, etc. …
HR Law and Legislation
These posts focus on human resources law and legislation as part of business leadership and management.
Can HR Reopen an Employee Investigation – Ask #HR Bartender
This is a very interesting reader note. While it might sound unusual, I could see it happening. I had a complaint filed against me for …
Moving from Salaried to Hourly – Ask #HR Bartender
Well, we knew this was going to happen. The U.S. Department of Labor issued a ruling this summer that changed the overtime rules under the …
What You Can Do When HR Doesn’t Listen – Ask #HR Bartender
I’m not naïve. There are plenty of HR horror stories out there – just like any profession. That being said, human resources is often the …
The Value of Modified Duty Programs – Ask #HR Bartender
I’ve mentioned in earlier posts that I was involved in a pretty serious auto accident a long time ago. My recovery took years. Fortunately, I …
Organizations Need to Consider Family Caregiver Responsibilities
During this year’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference, I had the opportunity to attend a luncheon hosted by the SHRM Foundation. I …
Are Companies Obligated to Write Reference Letters – Ask #HR Bartender
I mentioned in my #SHRM16 wrap-up that I spoke at a pre-conference workshop on social media strategies. This question came up at the workshop and …