Racism and Recruiting
America has a long and painful history of racism. Lately, the news has served as a reminder of this history, while alerting the nation’s citizens there are still steps to take on the road to equality.
Archives
The Ugly Truth About Resume Lies
False information on resumes is on the rise, according to new survey data.
Is it Harassment? Training Scenarios
Harassment training is always tricky—Discuss or demonstrate the behaviors of harassing managers, and you may be creating an uncomfortable environment just with your training.
Nobody’s perfect: Unconscious bias at work
by Lisa Chapman Royse Law Firm, PC Whether you work in an office or not, you should care about harassment in the workplace. It can be verbal or nonverbal, and the perpetrators often aren’t fully aware of the negative implications behind their words or actions. Whether we’re on the receiving end of the harassment or […]
Did Supervisor Discriminate Against Reservist Due to Possibility of Deployment?
An Army reservist claimed that he was discriminated against after informing his supervisor about the possibility of an upcoming deployment.
Survey Reveals Gaps in Skills Needed for Career Success
Entry-level employees are becoming less proficient in the skills most needed to succeed in today’s workplace, according to a recent national survey of Human Resources (HR) managers responsible for hiring.
EEO Trumps Google Employee’s Free Expression
In early August, Google seized national headlines by firing software engineer James Damore for publishing an internal memo in which he argued that women are inherently worse at technology jobs than men for “biological” reasons. In addition to the important societal issues Google’s action implicates, it raises interesting labor and employment law questions about how […]
5 Employer Benefits of Supporting Volunteerism
Being a company that gives back has just as many positive outward facing outcomes as inward. There is rarely a downside to being a company that supports employee volunteerism. My colleagues and I at Worksmart have outlined the top five reasons to prioritize charitable efforts as a company—and we challenge you to get your teams […]
Nail Down Management Issues Before Hiring Remote Workers
The decision to hire employees who will work remotely requires an examination of various pros and cons, and that examination includes considering how to handle the management challenges telecommuters present.
Decisions, Decisions: Many Issues to Consider When Mulling Contingents
Bringing on contingent workers can be a wise decision for many employers, but a number of issues need to be considered when deciding whether contingent staff makes sense. Here are some matters to bear in mind: