Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Eight Steps to Effective Conflict Resolution
Ninety eight percent of HR professionals say they're called upon to help resolve issues according to a survey by Denver-based Employee Development Systems. Worse still, 81 percent say conflict le… -
How Management Training Can Curtail Lawsuits
EEOC claims are at an all-time-high and many law firms report a rise in lawsuits as recently displaced have a hard time finding new jobs. Although most lawsuits arise from perceived injustices or… -
Employers Need to Rebuild Trust After Recession
HR professionals know that broken promises can erode morale and engagement. But now, there’s quantifiable proof that severe cost cutting can diminish employees' trust in company leaders and negat… -
Take a Tailored Approach to Curtailing Workplace Violence
It seems like workplace violence is an ever-present threat despite HR's sometimes heroic planning and educational efforts. So that begs the question: What’s the key to recognizing and defusing vi… -
Are You Ready for Asynchronous Video Interviews?
While they may not be perfect, video interviews are gaining popularity because they allow employers to "meet" candidates without making hefty investments in time and travel. The downsides include… -
IRS Amnesty on Employee Misclassification: Things to Consider
If your company has misclassified employees as independent contractors, you have a chance to correct the issue -- and pay a reduced penalty or fine -- under a new IRS program, the Voluntary Worke… -
Do the Long-Term Unemployed Need Protection?
President Obama’s jobs bill contains a clause that would prohibit employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating against unemployed job seekers. The provision is modeled after similar le… -
Open Source Tools Open the Way to Advanced Robotics
Career opportunities in robotics are becoming more common. Companies that once dismissed robotics as too expensive are taking a fresh look at opportunities now that Silicon Valley start-up Willow… -
Four Hot Majors for New Technology Graduates
Colleges are adding new undergraduate programs in response to changes in business and technology. Even during the height of the recession in 2009, 68.5 percent of math and computer science grads…