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Work fatality rate falls, even as numbers go up

12/29/2016
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its Census of Workplace Fatal Injuries for 2015.

3 mandatory teamwork rules

12/23/2016
While working individually has its merits—and is often essential—in today’s workplace, you must be a team player to succeed.

Does your organization have a network czar?

12/22/2016
This is the person outside IT responsible for patrolling your servers for the many faux pas employees and their departments commit daily with online files.

Is your HR department effective? 5 questions to find out

12/22/2016
Here are 5 questions to begin the conversation of how you can create a human resources department that adds value every day.

Any tips on conducting an employee survey?

12/22/2016
Q. We’re planning to do our first employee survey this year. Are there any best practices? — H.P., North Carolina

In contentious times, reaffirm your commitment to diversity

12/22/2016
Now is a good time to consider taking steps to reinforce your commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Court: Employer can’t be held responsible for failing to predict employee violence

12/22/2016
So-called negligent retention doesn’t require employers to predict who may turn violent.

Lawsuit-proof protection: Support your harassment policy with robust training program

12/22/2016
Employers that have a solid anti-harassment policy and make sure employees understand it are far less likely to lose a sexual harassment lawsuit than those who don’t.

Snapshot: Where do U.S. companies transfer employees internationally?

12/21/2016
Europe and Asia are the most common destinations of U.S. employees who relocate for their jobs.

Is it possible for HR to be too compassionate?

12/21/2016

Maybe you were attracted to HR because you like helping people. Maybe you still get the warm fuzzies when you help ease employees’ pain. But does your instinct to empathize with employee suffering also trigger vicarious pain in you?