Strategic Planning

Fix absentee problem; cost of no-shows is rising

12/01/2002

Stop throwing the same solutions at your employee absentee problem. Reason: Per-employee absence costs have reached an all-time high of $789 this year, up from $610 just two years ago, according …

HR pay: Has it hit bottom?

12/01/2002

Didn’t get much of a raise in 2002? You’re not alone. The struggling economy held HR pay in check as companies kept a tight rein on salary hikes. Pay nudged …

To beat the union heat, avoid 7 deadly management sins

08/01/2002

Why do some employers manage to operate their company in a union-free environment, while others in the same industry and city have a unionized work force? The reasons fit into …

Vacation policy: Keep benchmarks, formality in mind

06/01/2002

The summer vacation season is upon us, and that means it’s time to dust off your company’s time-off policy. Despite lingering uncertainty over the economic recovery and travel safety, 77 …

Update safety priorities to cut injuries, costs

01/01/2002

Companies typically get a return on investment of $3 for every dollar they spend improving workplace safety. But new research shows many companies place too little priority on accident causes that …

The countersuit: How to fire back at frivolous lawsuits

12/01/2001

When a disgruntled employee files a meritless lawsuit against your company, don’t just defend yourself. Call his bluff by filing a …

Crisis management: Set smart policy before disaster strikes

11/01/2001

The size of the Sept. 11 attacks magnified the impact that a disaster can have on a workplace, thousands attempting to evacuate …

Brush up religious-bias policy; workplace getting more diverse

08/01/2001

More than a third of HR professionals say their work force includes more religions than just five years ago, according to a new survey from the Society for Human Resource …

Don’t ignore ergonomics

04/01/2001

Don’t forget about ergonomics just because Congress scrapped the Clinton administration’s controversial rules. Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) can still hurt your bottom line, …

Crime coverage may pay for itself

11/01/2000

Business consultants are increasingly advising clients to buy crime insurance. Employees are more likely to rip you off, and technology is …