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Human Resources 101

Florida Workers' Comp

Not that I ever turn mine off. Not that I am short of compulsive in checking mine. In one of the most tone-deaf quotes, the Chinese manager tells subordinates "Keep your phone on 24 hours a day, always ready to respond." That is perhaps among the worst advice I have ever heard. But, I make that choice.

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SHRM Certification: You Can Get More Than 60

HR Bartender

Well, I’m referring to the number of recertification credits required to maintain credentials with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). To me, recertification is the most important part of the SHRM certification process because it reinforces a commitment to continuous learning about human resources competencies.

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Injury at work? What are your rights to compensation?

Take It Personel-ly

Employers, especially those who employ people in manual labor jobs like construction or mining, have a direct responsibility to look after their employees. Going to work can be difficult enough day in and day out without being worried that you have caused an injury to yourself.

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Where Is the Talent of Tomorrow – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

We know in human resources there are some “I’ve seen it all” moments. I had lunch with a friend of mine in the executive search industry recently. One of the things I enjoy about the Time Well Spent cartoons from our friends at Kronos is the subtle humor regarding our profession.

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Quick Shots for #HR and #Business Pros – Conference Travel Edition

HR Bartender

Tucana has put together an awesome agenda focused on the real business issues human resources pros are facing including workforce planning, performance management and digital transformation. Another fave conference of mine is the HR Technology Conference & Expo. I hope to see you there.

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How to navigate social media with coworkers

Take It Personel-ly

While more than two-thirds of employees surveyed said they’re connected with coworkers on platforms like Facebook, the fact is that navigating various social media platforms can feel like walking through a mine field. Who should friend whom? If you decide to accept a boss’s request to […].

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Handling Your HR Mistakes – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

He’s helped us before with reader questions – this one is a fave of mine. What should human resources do to make sure that employee information is reflected correctly in their systems? Employee Relations HR Tech and Social Media HR Bartender HRTech human resources'

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