5 steps for effective e-mails
Filed under: Communication, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
HR spends a lot of time e-mailing employees, managers and execs. Here are some ways to make sure your important info doesn’t get lost in the flood of messages people get every day. Read more
State sued over E-Verify reg
Filed under: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
Another state rule regulating use of the federal E-Verify system has been challenged in court. Read more
3 keys to successful outsourcing
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Outsourcing
HR departments can free up a lot of time by outsourcing some functions to a third party. Here’s some advice on how to do it right. Read more
Are your managers spying on employees?
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, Special Report
Many employers monitor employees’ e-mail use to prevent data leaks, harassment and other legal problems. In one recent case, a manager went a step further, putting his company on the hook for a violation of privacy. Read more
Video reveals candidates for worst employees of the year
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Many employers are using online videos as ads to create a positive image of the company and its products. But others become victims of employee-made videos that do the exact opposite. Read more
Tech-aided performance reviews: Right for your company?
Filed under: Document retention, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
In recent years, demand has risen for software that helps managers perform one of their least favorite tasks: employee performance evaluations. Read more
‘Slackers’ may actually be more productive, study says
Filed under: Communication, Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
Everyone knows most office workers waste some time surfing the Web. But this might be a surprise: Those slackers might actually get more done than everyone else. Read more
Survey: Employees torn about getting tech tools as perks
Filed under: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law
A recent survey shows employees appreciate being offered BlackBerries, iPhones and other tech devices from their employers — but they worry what it means for their work-life balance. Read more
Job board, stripped down
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Online recruiting, Web site
Looking for another tool to help your company’s online recruiting efforts? Here’s one to try: Read more
5 common HR tech purchasing mistakes
In tough times, technology can help HR departments do more with less — but it also becomes more important to make careful decisions about software vendors. Read more
