It has been some time since I highlighted a few HR related articles for readers. While I am aware that we have several HR readers that follow along with this blog, I think it is appropriate to dedicate this post to that very topic. And of course, even for those readers that have little or no interest in HR related matters, I think there still might be an article or two here that you might find useful.
As always, below are a couple articles that caught my eye this week.
Conducting a Workplace Investigation? Great! But First, a Few Thoughts
Every so often, I come across an article that delves into workplace investigations and often provides a few suggested dos and don'ts. This article from the Texas Labor Law Blog provides a few well thought out suggestions on what employers and those in HR might want to keep in mind when deciding to conduct a workplace investigation.
Ah yes, the age old struggle to find a job that offers competitive pay, flexibility with the work plan, and a good work/life balance. Unfortunately it often results in employees having to pick between one of the three. With that being said, some employees end up taking a job that appears at the outset to have flexibility but after a few weeks or months in, it turns out it is the polar opposite. Greg Kratz wrote an article a few weeks ago that provides employees with some suggestions on how they can approach their boss or HR representative to address the perceived shortcomings in their assumed flexible work position. As always, not every suggestion will be applicable to all readers. With that being said, Greg has some interesting ideas that are worth a read.
Sabina Nawaz at The Harvard Business Review wrote an article at the start of the month that addressed the often untenable situation that results after coworkers have an uncomfortable or tense conversation. As those in the HR field can attest to, unsettled feelings among coworkers can often create a hostile and unpleasant work environment. In this instance, Sabina offers readers a few tips on how coworkers can move on and learn to coexist after an uncomfortable conversation. While those in the HR field might have their own way of helping coworkers regroup after these types of conversations, I think Sabina provides some interesting techniques that some readers might find useful.
Four Tips to Help HR Better Manage Work From Home Employees
Some employers allow their employees to work remotely or from home throughout the week (or maybe even full time.) As those who are afforded this opportunity will likely say, it beats sitting in traffic and having to commute, but there is a trade off. In this article, Chantal Bechervaise provides four tips on how those employees that work from home can better cope with not actually being in the office. I would suggest that those in the HR field review these tips and consider sharing them with any employees they oversee that work remotely or from home.
Interviewing An Applicant? Be Wary of Asking About Their Pay History (Depending Upon What State You Are In)
HRDive published an updated list that breaks down which states and localities have implemented a ban on asking applicants about their salary histories. Depending on the state or town's law, there is an outright ban on asking about salary histories, while some laws allow this information to be requested only after an offer of employment is made. Of course, this list of states and towns that have implemented bans on asking about an applicant's salary history is ever expanding. It would be a good practice to review the current law in your state/town before instructing your HR department on proper questions to ask during the interview process.
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