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Amazon.com updates its list of the bestselling books every hour. Here is a snapshot of what is hot right now, this Monday morning, April 18, in the “Business Life” section of the “Business and Investing” category. 1. Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times, New and Expanded Edition by Jon M. Huntsman and Glenn Beck. […]
Having a sexual harassment policy won’t do your company any good if the procedures are never implemented. Take the case of an employee who became the victim of severe steady sexual harassment from one of her managers. When she complained about the incidents to management, they simply shrugged it off. Since he made a lot […]
by Lauren A. Moak and Adria B. Martinelli Beginning January 1, 2012, Delaware will allow same-sex civil unions and also will recognize similar unions performed in other states. Yesterday, the Delaware House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 30, a bill that establishes and recognizes same-sex civil unions while also requiring that the word “marriage” where […]
Approximately one-third of employers report that their organizations supplement wages and salaries with cash incentives in the form of individual or team awards, spot bonuses, and similar payments, according to a recent survey of Cash Compensation practices conducted by BLR. Long term incentive bonuses were most frequently reported to be paid to employees at the […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, attorney Jodi Katz Pritikin described four of the typical attacks that will be made on your investigations. Today, the other two attacks, plus an introduction to a unique collection of HR policies—on CD and ready to use or customize. Pritikin, an investigator and seminar leader for Katz Consulting & Associates in Santa […]
Your employee’s attorney’s job is to undermine your investigation and point out its weaknesses, says attorney Jody Katz Pritikin. She shows how to fight off each of the six standard attacks they’ll use. You must proactively prepare to defend your investigation and the decisions you make along the way against the following types of attack, […]