There’s the great scene in the movie “Network” that features the line – “I’m Mad as Hell and I’m Not Going to Take it Anymore!”. After 12 days without power, that’s a message that is resonating with me quite loudly. But this is an employment law blog and there’s a message there for employers too…. Continue Reading
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Five Questions with… Regan MacBain Traub, Founder, The Human Resource Consortium
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Manager & HR Pro’s Resource CenterToday brings another installment of an occasional feature of “Five Questions”, in which we ask five questions of a noteworthy person in the employment law and human resources areas. I’m pleased that Regan MacBain Traub, CPC, SPHR, founder and managing principal of The Human Resource Consortium, was able to take some time to respond to… Continue Reading
Save the Date of May 20, 2011: The Very Latest on Employment Law for In-House Counsel & HR Professionals
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceI’m pleased to announce that my firm’s employment law department will be presenting a morning/lunch program on May 20, 2011 in Hartford, Connecticut that is geared to both in-house counsel and HR professionals. It will also feature representatives of local companies and state officials. It is now set for May 20th and will… Continue Reading
When Your Manager Has Been Accused of Sexual Harassment
Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Human Resources (HR) ComplianceConsider this scenario. An administrative assistant who’s been working solidly for the company for two years comes to you, as an HR manager, and says she’s been harassed by a manager over her looks. You need to talk with manager about the allegations. What do you do? That’s the scenario posed in a recent article posted… Continue Reading
What To Do When Your Employees Make the “Perfect” Mistake
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceBaseball fans are up in arms over an umpire’s blown call that cost a Detroit Tigers’ pitcher a perfect game. This afternoon, Commissioner Bud Selig decided to allow the call to stand. No one debates that the umpire just made a mistake. A big one. So big that it deprived a pitcher one of the… Continue Reading
CBIA HR Conference – Social Media for Employers
Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Social MediaAlong with Brent Robertson from Fathom, I’ll be speaking at tomorrow’s annual CBIA Human Resources Conference in Rocky Hill. The topic: Social Media — Use and Misuse. You can download the brochure here and register here. There are lots of other good programs on the agenda as well. For those that follow the blog, the themes… Continue Reading
Five Questions With…Executive Talent Services’ John Madigan on HR Trends
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceContinuing an occasional series of interviews with notable locals, today we sit down (virtually) with John Madigan, President and CEO of Executive Talent Services in West Hartford, CT. ETS offers a wide range of HR-related consulting services for organizations, from improving performance of individual key talent to developing and integrating an organizational talent management strategy. ETS also provides a "Career… Continue Reading
From the Tech Top 40 Awards: Key to Success is Making Right Hiring Decisions
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceLast night, I attended the Connecticut Technology Council’s Tech Top 40 Awards at the Chevrolet Theater. It was set up like the Oscar awards, replete with a red carpet (though a little short on well-known stars). But what it lacked in star power, it more than made up for with energy and innovation. The awards… Continue Reading
What Should You Know Before Taking that HR Position?
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceThe topics of human resources and employment law often cross each other borders. The Carnival of HR — which is basically a wrap up of various HR-related blog posts for the prior fortnight — is up today with a very informative series of posts about human resources topics. One article that caught my eye comes… Continue Reading
Four New-ish Blogs for Employment Law & HR Advice
Posted in UncategorizedIt has been a while since I’ve run my "Four websites for…" feature, but because the blogosphere is certainly big enough for an assortment of views in the employment law area, I’m pleased to pass on the names of a few new employment law blogs that I’ve heard about over the last few weeks. The… Continue Reading
For Human Resources Issues, Keep It Simple – Like Middle School Students
Posted in Human Resources (HR) ComplianceEarlier this week, I had the privilege of judging various middle school mock trials that the Connecticut Consortium for Law and Citizenship Education sponsors. Students "try" a case with lots of items you’d see in a regular trial — opening statements, direct and cross examination of witnesses and closing arguments. I’ve done this for almost… Continue Reading
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