http://www.justicehrc.com/hrhoncho Navigating the Compliance Maze Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:57:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yes, I know, times are tough. Every day we get something new to worry about.  Here we sit with the budget down and expectations up.  Now we have fewer employees doing the same or more work.  So what is a poor manager to do? I would guess that the first ... http://www.justicehrc.com/hrhoncho/?p=46 Layoffs are bad news for everyone: Bad for managers, employees and customers. If you have not experienced one first-hand, you are very fortunate.   If you have, you know how miserable it is.   I have been on all sides of the decision and I survived. This article is based ... http://www.justicehrc.com/hrhoncho/?p=28 Changes in federal, state or county law may require you to modify, transform, or  adjust  your policies and practices. During 32 years in Human Resources I have directed changes that resulted from the ADA, ADEA, FMLA, DFA, PDA  IRCA, WARN Act, EPA, COBRA, EPPA, ERISA, SOX,USERRA, ... http://www.justicehrc.com/hrhoncho/?p=22 When dealing with employees, RESPECT is right at the top of the list of “do’s.” Although much is written about encouraging, giving feedback to,  and formally communicating with employees,  I suggest that you keep it simple.  To  show respect a person need only recognize that others are due the same ... http://www.justicehrc.com/hrhoncho/?p=4