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Minnesota consultant Leigh Bailey believes that one of the key characteristics of leaders, including those in HR, is maturity. What he means is extensive self-awareness--the kind that permits an HR pro to see that someone else's priorities, such as those of the CEO or CFO, are more important than his or her own.
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As usual just before justices adjourn for the summer, the U.S. Supreme Court was busy in June. Three decisions affecting employers were handed down on June 19, and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a fourth important ruling.
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Many HR pros may hesitate to try building an ethics program in their companies, fearing the process is complex and difficult and will be a tough sell to management. Consultants at Allegiance have created a guide to establishing a good program, and they say it's not tough at all.
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As usual just before justices adjourn for the summer, the U.S. Supreme Court was busy in June. Three decisions affecting employers were handed down on June 19, and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a fourth important ruling.
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This month we report on three new U.S. Supreme Court decisions that are important to employers. Two involved retaliation for complaints of discrimination, and the third concerned an arbitrary decision to lay off a government employee.
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In accordance with an executive order signed on June 6 by President Bush, all organizations working under contract to the federal government are required to use the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) E-Verify system to check that new hires are eligible to work in the U.S. We asked Attorney Jennifer G. Parser, an immigration specialist with Ward and Smith, to walk us through E-Verify.
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