An Atlantis Plastics employee in Henderson, Kentucky, kills five co-workers before turning the gun on himself.

Remember that how the employee is treated on their first day of work is their first impression of you and your company. When HR is virtually absent, you can close the gap by properly preparing for their arrival.

Managing employee performance is often a difficult and uncomfortable situation. Explore a method to effectively identify and manage employee performance to achieve a successful outcome that benefits both you and the employee.

For many hiring managers and human resource executives, making the decision to hire a new employee is often a slow and meticulous process. Once hired, if performance is not satisfactory, this is why they should be fired early

A federal judge has ruled that a federal employee with the Defense Logistics Agency in Columbus, Ohio, may legally post a flyer that posts a religious viewpoint on an employee bulletin board it was announced yesterday.

Accurate documentation of performance problems is absolutely necessary to justify decisions regarding discipline or discharge. Learn what information you need to track in order to avoid an employee lawsuit

10 Tips on How to Tell If You Really Need To Hire an Employee

10 Tips on Hiring Your First Employee

Guide On How to Make The Transition From Employee To Self-Employed

10 Red Flags for Checking References and Deception when Hiring an Employee

Article on how to write an employee manual

One of the most difficult things for a supervisor to do is to terminate an employee. There are certain steps you can take to make the process professional and as easy as a tough situation can be.

By clearly indicating why the conversation is taking place and making sure that you are not just giving the staff member a lecture, you'll be able to form a better relationship with your employee.

Progressive discipline provides a guideline for dealing with certain infractions of company policy in such a way that the employee can be trained or coached, and may improve morale and overall employee performance. This article explains the basics...

When a performance review is handled properly, it can be a learning and rewarding experience for both employer and employee.

Employee theft is one of the most common causes for business failure. When the owner isn't around - or even when he is - employees can walk away with more than just cash and merchandise.

Being seen as a valuable employee by your employer definitely matters. Read on to see why you should care, and how to show your value more clearly.

In an effort to resolve discrepancies in the disability of an injured Texas employee, the Texas Workers' Compensation program provides for the assignment of a "designated doctor".

Work place privacy in a post 9/11 world. This paper examines the current situation of employee privacy and employer rights in respects to terrorism and law.

We explore the Employee Assistance Programs (EAP's) that companies in America today offer to help their employees with issues inside and outside of the workplace.

Employee theft is an ever increasing risk in today's business world. Whether it's taking a roll of tape or downright pocketing cash it's all considered employee theft. If you just follow these precautions workplace theft will reduce dramatically.

Employee incentive programs can keep workers interested and motivated to hit numbers. But do you know the steps to take to implement an incentive program in your business?

If you desperately need to let an employee go, but you don't really know the best way, you may want to read this article.

As an employer you are responsible for the safety of all who come into your business, including your employees and their personal information.

Depending on the type of job and the qualifications necessary, employee testing can be a valuable tool in choosing the right candidate. The type of testing used, however, and the method used to administer the test can have a direct bearing on the results.

Providing your employees with the best possible compensation package will allow you to both encourage company loyalty and to help attract new talent to your company.

When it comes time to hire your first employee, you should be knowledgeable about the laws and issues concerning employment. Follow the process correctly, and you'll have a happy employer-employee relationship.

Temp agencies will find you work, but, in return, they expect you to be a good, dependable employee. Performing well at your assignment is just one part of your success. You have to do right by the agency too, which means keeping in constant contact.

A major factor contributing to lost worker productivity in businesses today is employee personal use of company computers. In response, growing numbers of employers are turning to sophisticated technology to monitor workplace computer activity

Employee theft costs businesses over fifty billion dollars a year - and most of that is in the theft of office supplies! Far from being a victimless crime, the theft of office supplies can drive a small business into bankruptcy! Find out how to stop this!