Dr.Steven G. Meilleur

There’s no federal law that requires employee job descriptions. Yet, when you know how to write them well and keep them up to date, these documents have significant practical and legal payoffs. They smooth the hiring process. They outline clear expectations fo ...

You’ve heard the statement, “If it’s not written down, it didn’t happen.” But just having documentation itself is not sufficient to protect you against liability. To effectively and defensibly address employee problems, you must be sure that you: Use the pr ...

Completing a USCIS Form I-9 in a compliant manner involves navigating through numerous gray areas of the law and interpreting some often-conflicting and confusing instructions.  What appears to be a simple form carries the potential for six-figure liability if ...

Heading the HR Department of One (HRDOO) is a daunting task. Time is short; resources are limited; and constantly shifting priorities can be a major issue. If you are experienced in HR or new to the Human Resources field and are struggling to find ways to iden ...

Do you struggle with getting through all the things you need to do in a day? You’re not alone! Effective time and event management is not just about getting more things done. By learning how to assess your work, including whether you should be doing certain ta ...

The constantly changing nature of HR management demands that HR professionals participate and contribute fully to their organizations as true strategic business partners. An audit helps an organization understand whether its HR practices help, hinder, or have ...

The USCIS states that, “The newly updated Form I-9 contains myriad revisions to the form and its instructions to streamline these materials and reduce employer and employee burden associated with the form.” The revised Form I-9 reduces Sections 1 and 2 to a si ...

You’ve heard the statement, “If it’s not written down, it didn’t happen.” But just having documentation itself is not sufficient to protect you against liability. To effectively and defensibly address employee problems, you must be sure that you: Use the pr ...

Great leaders not only know and manage themselves well, but they are also able to harness the power of motivation to improve employee engagement and performance. Staying motivated and engaged over time requires a clear understanding of what factors motivate an ...

While writing and reviewing job descriptions might seem like one of the more tedious tasks for HR, the importance of this process can’t be understated. A well-written and up-to-date job description is meant to identify the skills, education, and experience an ...