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Archive | June, 2012

EEOC – A Case of Hunter being Hunted?

June 22, 2012

The EEOC enforces federal laws which make it illegal to discriminate against job applicants and employees in protected categories including race, color, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, or disability. The EEOC’s authority extends to all work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages and benefits. Working through 53 field offices, the EEOC educates employersRead full story…

Revise those Social Media Policies

June 13, 2012

For all the laudatory and enthusiastic reports you see online about the energetic, motivational work place provided by Google – juxtaposed by an equal number of posts which are highly critical and directly accuse the company of under-paying and over-working its staff. Social media at the workplace brings with it uses as well as challenges,Read full story…

Recognize the Red Flags of Workplace Violence

June 4, 2012

As a rookie bank manager, I was given the lowdown on possible fraudsters and the innocuous stuff that finally gives them away. With due apologies to all workaholics and hard workers – the first and foremost among them is the fact that – these persons never ever apply for leave! It does not need aRead full story…