12 Recommended Resources from OLC's HR & Trainer Development Division

Jon Hyman is an attorney for the law firm of Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis. This blog focuses on issues impacting Ohio employers.

Get the latest in Ohio employment law legislation from the Employment Law Information Network and see what cases are currently being addressed that might impact our workplaces.

The Department of Labor not only monitors compliance with wage and hour, leave and pay rules...they provide handy resources for employers like sample forms, FAQ sheets, etc. Check out this handy-dandy guide to FMLA for an example of the kinds of resources you'll find on the DOL's site.

The Crucial Skills blog has great information about communication & employee relations. Even if you haven't read any of the books, the blog and weekly emails are filled with helpful tips.

This fun blog from Office Vibe will give you just what you need when it's time to boost morale around the library.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 285,000 members in more than 165 countries. This excellent site has many free resources for all HR topics - sample policies, legal aids, free white papers, and just about anything else you're concerned about. Some areas are members-only.

Features tips and expert insights on human resources, talent management, performance management, leadership and employee engagement best practices. This blog covers all areas of talent management. Find a few minutes to browse; you'll find something useful.

Work Shouldn't Hurt! The Workplace Bullying Institute has great information on the topic of bullying. If it's impacting your worksite, or if you just want to make sure it doesn't, this is a great resource.

The EEOC is the first and foremost authority in legal hiring practices. While you're exploring their site, don't miss the publications and fact sheets section.

HR Morning is a site that covers many HR topics including recruiting and hiring. Check out the articles or go to the resources library for webinars, surveys, etc. Some resources may require registration to download.

Find essential strategies and interview best practices pertaining to legal hiring issues, interview questions, and candidate selection through CareerOneStop.

Ditch the drama, restore sanity to the workplace, and turn excuses into results! Leadership expert Cy Wakeman and the Reality-Based Team will show you how.