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Dilemma of the Month: Why Attendance Policies Are So Important

It’s within an employer’s rights to set an absentee policy that makes sense for the business. Here’s what that could look like.

Oct 8, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Dilemma of the Month: How to Approach and Improve Diversity Hiring

How can employers improve the diversity of their hires without violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

Sep 4, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Why Onboarding Is Critical for New Hires

PODCAST: How can a small-business owner give new hires the guidance they need to come onboard — without breaking the bank?

Aug 7, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Dilemma of the Month: How You Can Help Your Workers Return

How can employers respond to employees’ concerns as they return to the office or opt not to do so?

Aug 6, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: How Working Remotely Can Be Effective for Your Company

PODCAST: Employers are considering making the temporary measures for people to work from home caused by the coronavirus lockdown more formal. What are their obligations to their employees?

Jul 30, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Why Is a New Employee Looking to Transfer?

PODCAST: A bored new employee quits instead of applying to an open position within the company because of a policy that prohibits job changes within one year. Is this a wise policy?

Jul 17, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Are Perks and Benefits Negotiable With Salary?

PODCAST: An employer asks whether perks such as vacation time and telecommuting privileges can be negotiated with a job candidate. 

Jul 10, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Using a Coworker’s Salary as Leverage

PODCAST: I just found out a coworker is making more than I am, even though I have been here longer. How can I bring this up to my manager without giving away how I found out? 

Jul 3, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Dilemma of the Month: Why Startups Need HR Help Before They Launch

It’s always easier to start with a good, solid HR plan than to throw one together the first time you have an issue.

Jul 2, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Dilemma of the Month: How Working Remotely Can Be Effective for Your Company

Employers are considering making the temporary measures for people to work from home caused by the coronavirus lockdown more formal. What are their obligations to their employees?

Jun 2, 2020 Suzanne Lucas
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