By Charles Marshall
Editors’ note: Reprinted with permission from M Power Resources, LLC.
When I walked into the electronics store the other day, I noticed that the customer service rep was talking to someone on her cell phone. I waved hello to her but she turned away from me and continued talking on the phone. I didn’t saying anything to her, thinking that I’d just let her finish her conversation.
From what I was able to hear of the … Read the rest
The recent city-wide shutdown following the tragic events at this year’s Boston Marathon have caused employers to reevaluate how best to communicate with employees during fast-breaking emergencies. The Harvard Business Review reflects on how various Boston employers responded in the wake of the attacks, and offers advice to HR professionals on best practices for communication during emergencies.… Read the rest
On January 1, 2013, Congress passed a bill that extended the Returning Heroes and Wounded Warrior Tax Credits through December 31, 2013. The Returning Heroes Tax Credit provides incentives of up to $5,600 for hiring unemployed veterans, and the Wounded Warriors Tax Credit doubles the existing Work Opportunity Tax Credit for long-term unemployed veterans with service-connected disabilities, to up to $9,600. There is no limit to the number of qualified veterans for whom you can claim this credit. This program … Read the rest
Every manager has to deal with a certain amount of pessimistic, hostile or uncooperative behavior at times. But a hard-core negative attitude that starts with just one employee can quickly infect an entire department (or a whole company) if the manager doesn’t rein it in quickly.
Here are 10 tips for confronting employees whose negative behavior has begun to affect co-workers and the company:
The Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE), an Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)-funded outreach effort to promote the hiring, retention and advancement of people with disabilities, has released posters to complement its successful “Because” public service announcement that was rolled out in January 2013. “Because” reflects ODEP’s priorities to increase expectations that youth with disabilities, their parents, teachers, coaches and mentors, as well as future employers, have about what persons with disabilities can achieve in their careers. Spanish-language versions of … Read the rest
By Kimberlie McClellan, Fort Lewis College
Libraries are the pulse to a thriving and successful campus. On top of our research, in-class library instruction and reference shifts, librarians are busy promoting, socializing and educating about library events. Reed Library at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado created a Leverage Team to help with marketing, public relations, events and outreach.
The goal the Leverage Team is to inspire in students the same passion we have about our library. In the fall of … Read the rest
NEW YORK, Feb 06, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Wellness programs are no longer a “soft” issue for organizations around the globe as employers increasingly recognize the value of employees’ health and overall well-being to their organizations’ bottom line. According to the latest report from Buck Consultants, A Xerox Company, employers cite their commitment to promoting health and wellness as a business strategy and show continued desire to expand health promotion initiatives.
“Working Well: A Global Survey of Health Promotion … Read the rest
Are you transitioning into a management role? Do you have a manager you can’t empathize with? .eduGuru offers excellent counsel on how to recognize and address common pitfalls of management.… Read the rest
Have you been putting off speaking to an under-performing employee? Do you find yourself at a loss for words in disciplinary meetings? The writers at Walkthetalk.com have composed a checklist that can help you focus and articulate your concerns. … Read the rest
In the January issue of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) monthly newsletter, DOL Deputy Assistant Secretary John Moran answers three questions about efforts to help employers find and place wounded warriors in jobs that can lead to successful careers. … Read the rest
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