Neither terrorism nor a slumping economy will stop office parties and other holiday-related activities in the American workplace this year, though they may be scaled down a bit, the latest HR.BLR.com poll shows.
The most successful executives "plan their work and then work their plan." Human resources professionals often need to apply the same theory to the company's most important asset – employees.
There’s an old saying, "If you keep doing what you are doing, you will keep getting what you are getting." Ineffective implementation is becoming an increasingly expensive shortfall for all organizations.
Closely linked to any communication failure is the perception: "Whoever made that decision can’t think their way out of a paper bag." Often, communication is handled more like a party game than a critical business necessity.
With all the stress that employees feel today, it makes sense to offer programs that can help everyone deal with stress. But where do you draw the line between helping your employees reduce stress and still having a productive workplace?
What's on your HR wish list? Better employee morale, your own private employee survey, an accurate and timely source for the employee grapevine and help to coordinate employee events? Consider an Employee Activities Committee (EAC).
It's summertime, and the living is easy - or least easy enough for only one-fifth of participating HR people to say they're resorting to forced closings or vacations to cut company expenses, the latest HR.BLR.com poll shows.
Smokers beware: Even your perch outside the office door is in danger. Some employers now bar smoking anywhere on company grounds. Employees must leave the premises or smoke in their cars. Even those who smell of smoke may be asked to leave.
If you get rave reviews, the results prove you’re a hero. If the reviews are really bad, it’s because no one followed your advice and counsel. You can’t lose … right? Wrong.
