Archive for April, 2008

Making Technology Improve Work, Not Create Distraction

April 25, 2008 at 9:02 am by: Maine Employment Law Letter

The capabilities of the devices the average employee brings to the workplace these days are amazing. At any given moment, every one of your employees probably has the ability to make a phone call from anywhere in the building, record a conversation, and take pictures of your most sensitive work secrets — and that’s just [...]

Managing the Millennials in the Workplace: Part 2

April 11, 2008 at 12:53 pm by: Virginia Employment Law Letter

by Stephen J. Stine
Last week, we examined who the Millennials (members of Generation Y) are and tips for managing them in the workplace. This week we’ll look at some of the challenges they present to employers and how to deal with them.

What Can HR Do About Workplace Gossip?

April 4, 2008 at 3:54 pm by: West Virginia Employment Law Letter

Let’s face it. We’re living in a society that’s fascinated, if not obsessed, with the private lives of other people. As much as you may want to deny it, you know you’ve looked at the National Enquirer more than once — even if it was just while you were waiting in the grocery store checkout [...]

Managing the Millennials: Part 1

April 4, 2008 at 12:48 pm by: Virginia Employment Law Letter

by Stephen J. Stine
A new generation of technologically savvy, idealistic, and independent-minded young people is entering today’s workforce. Born between 1980 and 2000, this generation, the children of the baby boomers, is collectively known as the “Millennials” or “Generation Y.” They’re sociable, optimistic, well-educated, collaborative, open-minded, and achievement-oriented. Which management styles and strategies should [...]