Some employees take to Facebook to bash their employer. Does the company have to take that, or can they take employment action? Social media has been around long enough now that there is a decent amount of legal precedent. But as you might expect, the answer is, it depends.If the posts fall [...]
It's only been a week since your new hire started, but you're already wondering if it’s the same person you interviewed. This is referred to as the ‘evil twin syndrome’. You interviewed the good twin. The one with all the right answers to your interview questions. The one with the engaging smile and the firm [...]
We often get asked what the ‘bogeyman’ will do to companies who are out of compliance! This is actually a great question. Think of Human Resources (HR) compliance like a bicycle helmet. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, death of bicyclists has decreased by 16% since 1975. In most deaths, [...]
As Black History Month comes to an end, we want to share our thoughts on some influential black leaders. ROSA PARKS She was small but determined. Rosa had the courage to stand up for her beliefs. She was jailed for refusing to give up her bus seat for a white passenger. Effective leaders should [...]
Companies should be motivated to promote a healthy work environment. Happy employees are more successful, productive and collaborative. They think more creatively and are not afraid to take risks. Below are some ways to create and promote a positive workplace through these Human Resources (HR) practices. Training We recommend that companies dedicate at least [...]
Many organizations do their annual evaluations in the first quarter. However, research shows that managers and employees dislike performance reviews. The fundamental aspect of any evaluation is COMMUNICATION. Let’s discuss some review processes used by organizations. 360-Degree Review Feedback is gathered from a variety of levels (i.e. subordinates, colleagues and supervisor). The employee also [...]
Photo by Sonder Quest on Unsplash Almost 60 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to a massive crowd. He spoke these words to Americans in 1963, and they are still relevant today. He dreamed of equality for [...]
We love brewers and actively support NC breweries. We’re both honored and thrilled to support the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild! About: The Davidson Group: The Davidson Group are a team of North Carolina-based former HR executives. There are 4 partners in The Davidson Group; 2 in Greensboro, 1 in Charlotte, and 1 [...]
Hospitality House of Charlotte provides the comforts of home for families of seriously ill loved ones by offering affordable accommodations in the heart of Charlotte’s medical community.
"StepUp Greensboro is a non-profit community of diverse faiths that partners with adults and children in the shared goal of stable lives through jobs training. Why? We believe that anyone can change his or her life when given the opportunity and time. With the hundreds of men and women we have worked with, we [...]
