by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 11, 2014 | Human Resources
According to a 2014 National Survey report by the Workplace Bullying Institute, 27% of U.S. workers are either experiencing abusive conduct at work now or did so in the past, and 21 % have witnessed someone being bullied at work! That means a total of 65.6 million...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 3, 2014 | Human Resources, Talent Management
What are the top rated employee benefits for 2014? Benefits make a real difference in attraction and retention of applicants and employees. Here are the highlights of the HR Daily Advisor 2014 Perks Survey of over 2000 employers: The #1 perk is paid holidays Also in...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jul 28, 2014 | Human Resources
Did you know according to a Harris Poll (2012) that 1 out 5 adults have a tattoo? Visible tattoos have caused some organizations to adopt policies that prohibit or place restrictions on tattoos and other body art (piercings, etc). Organizations are concerned with...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jun 30, 2014 | Human Resources, Talent Management
The American Psychological Association (APA) survey for 2014 Work and Well-Being Survey includes both good news and bad news for employers. According to David W. Ballard, head of the APA’s Center for Organizational Excellence, “Trust plays an important role in the...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jun 23, 2014 | HR Compliance, Human Resources
The most common I-9 mistakes are: The employee fails to sign and date the attestation. The employer fails to have the employee complete Section 1 by the first day of employment (that is, the first day for pay). The employee doesn’t check the box indicating status...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jun 16, 2014 | HR Compliance, Human Resources
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued new whistle-blower protections and established new procedures for handling retaliation complaints for food industry workers as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act. The act calls for protection...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jun 9, 2014 | Human Resources
Many employers rely heavily on “at-will employment” to terminate unsatisfactory employees. In theory, if at-will employment applies, you can fire a worker at will, which means for a good reason, a bad reason, or no reason at all. At-will employment has definite...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jun 2, 2014 | Human Resources, Talent Management
It is helpful to remind employers the difference between employee performance issues and discipline issues. Below is a quick reference: Performance Management Disciplinary Action Based on standards for acceptable performance Based on standards of conduct (i.e....
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | May 26, 2014 | Human Resources, Talent Management
Employees who use their strengths every day are six times more likely to be engaged on the job. That’s just one big finding from decades of Gallup research into human behaviors and strengths. That research has established a compelling connection between...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Apr 28, 2014 | HR Compliance, HR Legislative Updates, Talent Management
Many employers struggle with the differences between hourly and salaried positions and how to qualify them as such. Below is a quick reference to determine if a position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA). To qualify for...
