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Nice work if you can get it: 12 years of full-time time off

03/22/2011
Heads are rolling in Norfolk, Va., following the discovery that a government worker who was suspended 12 years ago and hasn’t done a day of work since then has been drawing a paycheck the whole time. And get this: Now that she’s been officially fired, she’s suing.

Push is on for space and time for breastfeeding at work

03/22/2011
New moms who want to continue breastfeeding after they return to work have powerful supporters behind them—and a new law that says their employers have to give them time, privacy and space to pump. Here are six factors to consider if your organization is planning to set up space for breastfeeding moms:

Put muscle in your flex: Quit justifying, start implementing

03/21/2011

In recent years, it’s become clear that companies are slow to adopt flexible workplace practices. Employees at award-winning workplaces continue to lament their lack of flexibility. While 80% of Americans say they want workplace flexibility, only a third report having it. There are big barriers to adopting and sustaining flexible workplace practices within an organization. We need to shift our focus from the “why” to the “how.”

To catch a thief, first document suspicions

03/18/2011

Employee theft is a big problem for some employers. Even so, don’t make the mistake of accusing someone unless you have solid evidence he is the culprit. Instead, document your suspicions and consider whether to call police or conduct your own investigation. Then, try to catch the thief in the act.

How to conduct effective and legal workplace investigations

03/18/2011
Eventually, every employer will have to investigate some sort of workplace concern. Whether because of a dispute between co-workers or a need to address unethical or unlawful behavior, workplace investigations are an important and delicate exercise. The following tips will help investigations produce useful results.

Hug or handshake: Which does your workplace embrace?

03/18/2011

The hug is gaining ground on the handshake. It’s becoming more acceptable even in the White House, where President Obama bestowed no fewer than nine hugs on senior male staffers in a single meeting. But what about your workplace?

You can now get HR certification credits for blogging

03/17/2011
As of January, HR professionals can earn recertification credit for creating blog posts that cover HR-related topics, according to the HR Certification Institute.

Invest in the future: Bring back benefits now

03/16/2011
As the economy strengthens, many productive employees who feel overworked and undercompensated will seek jobs elsewhere. Don’t give your stars an excuse to jump ship. Keep them satisfied by implementing new benefits and reinstating those that you cut during the recession.

What keeps HR awake at night?

03/16/2011
According to a new Workplace Forecast survey by SHRM, here are the top trends HR professionals identify as their major challenges:

HR certification: Is it worth it?

03/14/2011

Various organizations offer an alphabet soup of certifications. Which one is right for you? Here’s a breakdown of your certification options. HR pros attending the upcoming LEAP Symposium can earn 17 hours of PHR, SPHR or GPHR credit. Can’t make it to Las Vegas? Participate in LEAP via our new interactive webinar and you’ll still earn 12 hours of credit!