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Don’t rely on ‘self-service’ background checks

04/01/2004
If job candidates approach you with a written report attesting to the validity of their résumés, don’t stop your background check there. Probe deeper with your own, independent check. New …

No letter from OSHA? Don’t breathe easy yet

04/01/2004
About 13,000 U.S. employers recently received letters alerting them that their companies’ injury and illness rates are “significantly higher” than national averages. They were warned to shape up. The letters don’t …

Turn up volume on ‘no music piracy at work’ message

04/01/2004
It’s a fact that many employers are just now coming to realize: Hip-hopping employees downloading tunes from the Internet can expose your organization to legal problems, not to mention sapping your …

Cut training costs by gauging the ROI

04/01/2004
Issue: Prove that dollars spent on training employees represent money well spent. Risk: Going out on a limb without convincing proof. Action: Use free online tools to help you …

Smoke out users who try to beat your drug tests

04/01/2004
Issue: Cheap new products make it easier to thwart workplace drug tests. Risks: You could inadvertently be adding more substance abusers to the payroll. Action: Thwart drug-test cheaters with …

You can monitor workers’ e-mail, but notify them first

03/01/2004
Employees won’t sue you for snooping in their e-mail if you make it clear (early and often) that it’s not their e-mail. It’s your property, and you hold the right to …

E-mail/Internet use: You have power to set, enforce policy

03/01/2004
THE LAW. Don’t believe employees’ claims about their desktop privacy. Current laws give your organization wide latitude to monitor and restrict employees’ use of e-mail, the Internet and other computer …

Squeeze the most value from your EAP

03/01/2004
Issue: Many organizations don’t reap the full financial benefits from their employee-assistance programs (EAPs) because employees underuse them. Benefits: When fully used …

Features to look for in performance-appraisal software

03/01/2004
Issue: Choose the software that best suits your organization’s needs. Benefits: Involving managers in the evaluation process not only helps you find the most appropriate software, it prompts them to …

Help a rookie manager, and create an ally for life

03/01/2004
Issue: New managers need your help, especially in their first three months. Benefits: Smoother management transitions, and they’ll see you as an asset rather than as a nuisance. Action: …