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Social Media at Work: Changing Persectives
Although social media has found a home in the workplace, its role is not the same everywhere, according to a new study by service provider Appirio. Personally, more people are becoming social online, just not as much at work, with half of all adults using social networks at least once a month. Workers may notContinue reading “Social Media at Work: Changing Persectives”
NLRB: Costco Social Media Policy Unlawful
Costco Wholesale’s policy on social media use by employees violates protected communications, according to a recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board. On September 7, the NLRB issued a Decision and Order invalidating Costco Wholesale Corporation’s electronic posting rule; they also found unlawful portions of the employee handbook, which prohibited employees from making statementsContinue reading “NLRB: Costco Social Media Policy Unlawful”
HR Leadership: 10 Steps to Employee Engagement
How to Create an Employee Engagement Culture A 2011 study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found conclusively that investments in superior human capital generates better performance by the company. This should answer the question WHY employee engagement is needed, but it does not answer the question of HOW. Employees have to feel theContinue reading “HR Leadership: 10 Steps to Employee Engagement”
EEOC Rule Change For Background Checks
Can a youthful mistake—like a run-in with the law that occurred decades ago—keep a person from getting a job? It may not be the case, based on new guidelines for employers determined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The EEOC recently updated the official position on criminal background checks. The new policy was approved this week,Continue reading “EEOC Rule Change For Background Checks”
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