Your HR Career

Managing to stay out of court: 2019 employment-law quiz

12/18/2018

The number of lawsuits filed by employees has spiked in recent years, and often those lawsuits are caused by one simple supervisor mistake or misunderstanding of employment law. How well do you know your legal duties as a manager?

The HR I.Q. Test: December ’18

12/01/2018

Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

React to a co-worker’s demands

11/29/2018

You want to be a team player, but what if your co-worker walks into your workstation or shoots you an email demanding that you do something? If the person doesn’t have the authority to tell you what to do, take this advice.

Beware the 6 deadly sins of bad management

11/26/2018

According to an Inc. report, here are the six most common management mistakes that lead to turnover—all avoidable if the right actions are taken.

What should the day after a layoff look like?

11/25/2018

After a layoff, most organizations try to get back to business as usual.

Sound Bites: November ’18

11/01/2018

Cut the repetition … Keep them from tossing your card … Practicing small talk … Is the 5-second rule for real?

The HR I.Q. Test: November ’18

11/01/2018

Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

The perils of piling on the work

10/26/2018

Delegation is necessary for employee growth, but don’t be reckless with it.

6 terrible ways to start your day

10/24/2018

How you spend the first 10 minutes of your workday can make or break your productivity the entire day. Here’s what you should avoid.

3 good ways to begin your workday, 3 good ways to end it

10/04/2018

Want to reach a higher state of calm and efficiency? Frame that long difficult shift with completely positive vibes.