http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/default.aspxHR Daily Advisor is a human resource website, newsletter, and blog that provides news on the latest issues in HR Management, summaries of white papers on key HR Management strategies, and updates on changes to employment laws at the state and federal level. en-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Debug Build: 60217.2664)http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/11/20/Epinions_interviewing_selection_screening.aspxFri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:2115bbrady0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/2115.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=2115The best way to deal with difficult employees is to avoid hiring them, advises attorney Dan Forman. BLR® founder and CEO Bob Brady says that while Forman is half-joking, he makes the serious point that difficult employees usually start out that way. They do not become different people after they get their ID badges and company e-mail addresses. Their “difficult” traits are usually there for all to see—if only we want to look.E-pinionshttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/11/19/ADA_Swine_Flu_H1N1_Small_HR_Department.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:2095stevebruce0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/2095.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=2095Yesterday's Advisor featured the EEOC's advice for avoiding ADA problems when preparing for swine flu. Today, we'll get the agency’s advice about work practices, and an introduction to a special program for smaller HR departments. ADAhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/11/18/ADA_Swine_Flu_Preparation_H1N1.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:2094stevebruce0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/2094.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=2094Everyone's wondering what to do about swine flu, although some surveys show that companies haven't done much yet. When you do act, you could run smack into the ADA if you're not careful. ADAhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/11/17/Job_Descriptions_Recruiting_Website.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:2093stevebruce0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/2093.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=2093In yesterday's Advisor, we offered Gerry Crispin's examples of great recruiting websites. Today, Crispin evaluates the visitor's experience on your recruiting website, and we look at a program for dealing with the most basic recruiting tool of all, the essential job description.Job Descriptionshttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/11/16/Hiring_Recruiting_Website_Examples.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:2092stevebruce0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/2092.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=2092 Most people look at the WOW factor when evaluating an organization’s career website, says Gerry Crispin, but that's not the point. "Say you see a site filled with impressive technological tricks. That's cool," says Crispin, "but does it work?" Hiring & Recruitinghttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/11/13/Epinions_Benefits_Survey_401k.aspxFri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:2106bbrady0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/2106.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=2106A lot of things have changed in the past year, causing priorities to shift and business practices to be reevaluated. Are you wondering how the situation at your organization compares with others in your industry?E-pinionshttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/11/12/Training_Legal_Risks_Poor_Economy.aspxThu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:2105stevebruce0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/2105.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=2105In yesterday's Advisor, we began our look at the 12 biggest risks for HR in a down economy, as seen by attorney Allison West. Today, we'll look at the final six of those risks and see how training is the key to avoiding them.Traininghttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/11/11/HR_Management_Legal_Risks_Poor_Economy.aspxWed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:2104stevebruce0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/2104.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=2104In this down economy, HR faces serious risks from employees who are worried about money and the possible loss of their jobs. HR managers must be proactive to protect their companies from harm, asserts attorney Allison West.HR Managementhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/11/10/FLSA_Wages_Compensation_HR_Audit_Lawsuits.aspxTue, 10 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:2103stevebruce0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/2103.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=2103In yesterday's Advisor, attorney Marc L. Jacuzzi pointed to the surge in wage and hour lawsuits and gave tips for preventive audits. Today, we'll finish his tips and take a look at a unique HR audit system.FLSA/Wageshttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/11/09/FLSA_Wages_Compensation_Self_Audit.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:2097stevebruce0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/2097.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=2097Why is now the time to conduct a wage and hour audit at your company? Because now is the time that you are going to get sued, warns attorney Marc L. Jacuzzi. FLSA/Wages