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Employee Appreciation…: The Weekend Roundup

Employee Appreciation…: The Weekend Roundup


Welcome to the week after Employee Appreciation Day (Friday, March 4th). Now that the cake is gone, the donuts are stale and the balloons are deflated, will your moment of “employee appreciation” matter? Is a celebration what your employees need, or are they looking for something else?

Innovation: The Weekend Roundup

Innovation: The Weekend Roundup


Innovation: Are you ready for it? This week, HRMarketer kicks off with the topic of jobs and automation, and we’re taking a closer look. For some time now, there have been discussions about AI and automation and its effect on the job market.

What NYC Ban the Box policy means to Texas employers

What NYC Ban the Box policy means to Texas employers


Texas is not New York. And, if you’ve seen even one Pace commercial and nodded your head in agreement, you know what we’re saying. But, what about employment? How do the employment policies passed in New York City affect Texans?

Hiring techniques: The Weekend Roundup


This week, the news is in HR is on hiring. In 2016, hiring has become an interesting proposition as employers face lines of unqualified candidates unable to match the positions that need to be filled.

Presidents Day Leadership Lessons: The Weekend Roundup

Presidents Day Leadership Lessons: The Weekend Roundup


Happy Presidents Day. Even though there is no day off for most, this weekend roundup goes out to leaders in all arenas—public office and business. Some of history’s greatest heroes led from the Oval Office, and we’re offering leadership cues from Abraham Lincoln.

The EEOC predictions, DOL and Zika—The Weekend Roundup

The EEOC predictions, DOL and Zika—The Weekend Roundup


This week, employers need to watch their legal Ps and Qs (no different than usual). The EEOC predictions are big for this year, and employers must be ready.

Emotional Intelligence and culture: Weekend roundup

Emotional Intelligence and culture: Weekend roundup


Is emotional intelligence the new IQ? This year, emotional culture may be the next new trend in HR—right up there with wellness plans. Part of the discussion is how you give and handle criticism.

Change management in 2016: The Weekend Roundup

Change management in 2016: The Weekend Roundup


Welcome back after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The beginning of the year is littered with holidays, and it seems as if every time you turn around your employees have a day off. That all draws to a close with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Top HR fails in 2015: Dan Price and Gravity

Top HR fails in 2015: Dan Price and Gravity


It has been said that HR, as an industry, moves at a snail’s pace. Despite technological innovations, we still use fax machines for documentation and have file cabinets full of employee files. Admittedly, some of this is because we, as a human race, are hesitant to change what works.

HR Fails of 2015: More information on bathroom habits backfires

HR Fails of 2015: More information on bathroom habits backfires


Companies are trying to track everything and increase worker productivity. Some tracking is good (how much time do you spend on Facebook a day?), but other things should not be tracked (how much time do you spend in the loo each day?).

HR Fails of 2015: Zappos and the Holacracy

HR Fails of 2015: Zappos and the Holacracy


In 2013, Zappos announced its plan for self-management. It would eliminate all managerial positions and let each employee dictate their activities. The tremendous backlash, both from the media and employees, left the company reeling.

Guns in trucks, Whole Foods and restrictive scheduling in the law


The courts and legislatures have been busy, and several rulings and pending laws are applicable to employers. We’ll keep you updated as those cases most relevant to small to mid-sized businesses and HR come across the wire.

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