Should Workplaces Be More Dad-Friendly?
Fatherhood advocates maintain that widening work/life balance programs to address more of fathers’ needs has payback for both families and employers.
Tag: california hr
Handbooks Help Is Here!
Yesterday, we discussed two of the big employee handbooks mistakes employers tend to make, according to attorney Elaina Smiley. Today, a look at the final mistake she sees too often, and an introduction to a valuable handbook drafting tool — specifically for California employers.
3 Big Employee Handbook Mistakes To Avoid
Many employers adopt a casual approach to their employee handbooks — which can quickly lead to lawsuits. A thought-out, well-crafted employee handbook is the best way to avoid this problem says attorney Elaina Smiley.
Californians Need Not Fear Japan Radiation, Officals Say
If you have employees worried about the potential effects of radiation exposure from last week’s tragedy in Japan, California public health officials emphasize that there is no cause for concern.
From the Mailbag: Employee Access To Personnel Files
A subscriber recently wrote in with the following question: “What are the legal requirements that we must adhere to for allowing California employees access to their personnel files?” Here’s our response.
Benefits Trends: Employee Involvement Is Critical
Yesterday, Kristen Allison, president of Orange County-based Burnham Benefits Insurance Services, explained 5 of the top 10 benefits trends in 2011. Today, the rest of her top 10, and a new resource for 2011 that you’ll be turning to over and over throughout the year.
Top 10 Benefits Trends in 2011
In a time of economic uncertainty, employers are looking for innovative ways to balance the needs of their workforce with the realities of the post-Healthcare Reform era. Kristen Allison, president of Burnham Benefits Insurance Services, a leading employee benefits consulting and brokerage firm based in Orange County, offers insight into today’s hottest trends set to […]
NLRB Says Dress Code Gripe Was Protected Concerted Activity
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has just ruled that Nevada employee Gerald Foley engaged in protected concerted activity when he questioned his supervisor, in front of his coworkers, about a new dress code.
Who Should Prepare Your Job Descriptions?
While it is the HR department in most medium-sized and larger firms that performs the job analysis function and coordinates the writing of job descriptions, the entire process usually requires some input from other levels of the company hierarchy.
Are You Mismanaging Your Job Descriptions?
Job descriptions have traditionally suffered a poor reputation among managers and human resources professionals. In fact, job descriptions often end up being ignored – left at the bottom drawer of a file cabinet, neglected and rapidly becoming obsolete.