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Employees must use own vehicles for work? You could be liable

10/29/2013
Here’s a good reason to check with your insurance agent on your vehicle accident coverage. A California appellate court has ruled that when an employer requires an employee to use her personal vehicle to visit clients or conduct other company business, the employer may be liable for injuries if she causes an accident.

GSA saves $24 million by reducing office space

10/28/2013
The U.S. General Services Administration is saving $24 million a year in real estate costs since it moved its 4,000 Washington, D.C.-based employees from three buildings to one.

Get ready! Older workers delaying retirement

10/25/2013

As much as 18% of the U.S. workforce could retire within the next five years, says a new study from ADP. That’s assuming the average retirement age is 61. But more workers are pushing retirement age past the traditional timeline. That presents HR pros with two big challenges.

Personal cellphone: Must we pay if it’s used for work?

10/21/2013
Q. An employee uses his own smartphone to access company email and conduct work from home. The work is on his own initiative—it’s not required, but we’re aware of it. Are we obligated to pay any portion of his monthly bill?

Better late than never? No! These tips help tackle tardiness

10/18/2013
Employees who are chronically tardy can cause just as many problems as those who don’t show up at all. Use these tips when counseling a chronically late employee:

Find management candidates who will stick

10/17/2013
It’s a common scenario: A manager rewards a top employee with a promotion to a supervisory role—and the employee struggles. When considering candidates for promotion to a supervisory position, look for these traits.

Angry callers: like putty in your hands

10/16/2013
Turn a growling caller into a purring, pleased customer, with these techniques.

Posting employee pics online: Is a waiver required?

10/16/2013
Q. Do we need a signed waiver before we post pictures of our staff on our website, Facebook page or other Web-based media?  

Not quite ready to fire? Try a last-chance agreement

10/15/2013
Few will argue that serious employee misconduct requires anything but serious consequences. However, if immediate termination isn’t wanted or warranted, use a last-chance agreement.

Democrats, Republicans united on National Work & Family Month!

10/11/2013
Finally, a measure that enjoys bipartisan support on Capitol Hill: a Senate resolution officially designating October as National Work & Family Month.