BLR CEO Bob Brady's column BlackBerry® at the Beach covered excess business use of e-mail off the job. Today: Excess personal use on the job.

Most companies consider the end-of-year performance appraisal the crucial one. But BLR's CEO advances a different idea.

When made aware of bullying, employers worsen the problem or do nothing. What's your policy?

In 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.

Why 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.

Have you had a “eureka” moment lately? How about a penetrating insight into the HR profession? Or maybe just strong feelings about an issue of the day that you just can’t keep to yourself? Well, here’s your chance to share.

How much does employee turnover cost American business each year? According to the DOL, about $5 trillion, says Mike Byam, author of The WOW! Workplace. Fortunately, he adds, effective recognition strategies can help keep turnover at bay.

The biggest obstacle to building an effective employee recognition strategy is false assumptions, says Mike Byam, managing partner of the Terryberry Company, an employee recognition firm. His five myths appear in his new book, The WOW! Workplace.