Are Independent Contractors Truly Independent?
In answering this question, one must understand what is truly at stake, and the rules to follow in classifying independent contractors.
Has the 40-Hour Workweek Gone Away?
Carol Kardas shares some thoughts about either shortening the workweek or finding another way to maintain productivity and engagement through choice.
Do’s and Don’ts For Mid-Year Reviews
Cheryl Chester shares some tried and true Do's and Don'ts that make Mid-Year Reviews more effective.
Employee Engagement as a Business Strategy – Really?
Improve employee engagement by following Cheryl Chester's list of actions managers can take to ensure that their employees are engaged.
7 Best Practices for Summer Internships
It's a great time to remind all employers of the do's and don'ts of summer internships.
17 Questions Managers Should Be Asking In Performance Appraisals
These questions are a great way to start a performance appraisal. The key is to find out what your employees really want to accomplish in their work life.
5 Tips for Enhancing Your HR Professional Development
I am so grateful to everyone who has helped me enhance my HR professional development. I'll share 5 tips that have enhanced my professional success.
13 No Cost Benefits Your Employees Will Love!
All of these benefits are no cost to you as an employer and your employees will love them.
Older Workers: Should you provide them with training?
Clients often ask me if it's worth training employees if they're close to retirement or in a high demand job. Here are my thoughts on the subject.
Healthcare Reform: What Now?
To help us make sense of the current state of healthcare regulations, we called upon USI to share their insights as we all move forward.