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How HR Can Stop Workplace Bullying
January 12 by Francesca Di MeglioLearn how HR can stop workplace bullying with actionable tips about implementing policies, enforcing rules, and creating a supportive and kind culture for employees.
Don't GOMER Your Employees or Next Lawsuit will Be Your Fault
July 11 by Devora LindemanHR partners need to ensure that managers don’t treat their employees the way that some emergency rooms treat patients.. They need to ensure they do not GOMER (which stands for "Get Out of My Emergency...
Key Tips for Enjoying a Risk-Free Company Holiday Party
December 08 by Nancy SaperstoneIt’s the end of a long, stressful year and your employees deserve a reward for all their hard work. The holiday season reminds us that a party is a great way to show employee recognition and l...
HR as Custodian of Behavior
November 08 by Ron JonesWhat is the role of HR when the behaviors of leaders transgress the bounds of decency? It is often very easy in an organization to take disciplinary action against low ranking staff. Breaches of ema...
Employee Handbook Must-Have's
October 22 by Melissa Fleischer, Esq.An employee handbook is a living breathing document. You cannot just create a handbook and then file it and forget about it. You should be conducting an annual audit to see what, if any, new laws ha...
Healthy Workplace Bill: Are We Ready to Legislate Civility?
June 23 by Devora LindemanOn May 12, 2010 the New York State Senate passed a bill "establishing a private cause of action for abusive work environment." In other words, this bill outlaws workplace bullying. While seemingly w...
The Danger of Disrespect, Harassment and the Bottom Line
November 08 by Erica PinskyWhile both harassment and bullying are disrespectful behaviors, a critical distinction is that workplace harassment is a legal issue for employers, flowing from Title VII, which prohibits discriminati...
Management Training and Legal Implications
September 09 by Devora LindemanYour company implemented an employee handbook to tighten legal protections. While a good first step, with the current legal landscape, this action is not enough. Companies could still be at risk for...
Workplace Investigations: Discrimination and Harassment
April 20 by Book ReviewBy Diane PfadenhauerIn today's business world of "sue first and ask questions later," many companies are at risk for lawsuits regarding sexual harassment and/or discrimination. The average cost for li...