With new overtime rules effective December 1, 2016, employers’ overtime practices may face more scrutiny. To help you prepare, here are 10 practices to avoid. #1: Problematic practice: Unauthorized overtime will not be paid. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), overtime must be paid whenever an employee works more than 40 hours in… read more
Posted by HR Solutions Blog Team on March 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM Sometimes, employers make comments to employees without realizing the impact of their statements. Misconstrued statements may lower employee morale, or worse, result in a breach of contract, discrimination or other employee complaints. Here are some statements to avoid in the workplace: Promises:… read more
“He is going to be shocked we no longer want him.” “Come again?” I asked the college assistant coach seated across from me at lunch. “You flew across the country to meet him, and now you won’t recruit him anymore?” The coach had recently stopped for a day in another state to check in on… read more
by Mary Barra A few weeks ago, I was in Silicon Valley where I spent time at Stanford, Cruise Automation and Lyft. I enjoyed delivering the commencement address at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business’ graduation, and it was exciting to meet the teams as we continue to redefine personal transportation. The energy reminded me of a… read more
PowerPoint presentations are an ingrained part of the business experience: A 2015 survey by OutsidetheSlide.com found that more than 25 percent of workers surveyed said they see at least one presentation every workday. And that may be a problem, considering the less-than-optimal way in which today’s organizations communicate through these presentations. In short, from our observations, many… read more
by Liz Ryan Dear Liz, I got laid off in June and I was confident enough about my job-search chances that I took June and July off. I started job-hunting in August and it’s pretty slow going but I’ve had a few interviews (no offers yet). I was shocked that an HR Manager at a healthcare… read more
by Justin Bariso The war for top talent is fiercer than ever. It goes without saying that you need great compensation and benefits to attract quality employees. But every day, headhunters and rival companies are working hard to lure your best people away. Which raises the question: What are you doing to keep them around? If you’re serious about retaining… read more
There is an ever-growing list of executive coaches, authors and professors who claim to have the secret to turn anyone into a leader. They offer body language tips to make you appear authentic and credible. Communication skills so you’ll seem more likable. And personal habits to make you more effective and productive. I say ignore… read more
You have an ambitious team member who’s asking to be promoted to manager. He’s great at his job, but is he really ready to lead? How do you judge his skills and experience? What’s the best way to measure his potential? What the Experts Say As a manager, you’re always on the lookout for the… read more
The further along you are in your career, the easier it is to fall back on the mistaken assumption that you’ve made it and have all the skills you need to succeed. The tendency is to focus all your energy on getting the job done, assuming that the rest will take care of itself. Big… read more