Ebola ADA Suit is ‘Nonsensical,’ Massage Envy Franchisee Says
A lawsuit filed by the federal government alleging that the ability to contract Ebola is a disability is “nonsensical,” according to the Massage Envy franchisee defending the case.
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Taming the Workplace Bully: 10 Signs Your Employees are Being Bullied
There are effective strategies employers can use to investigate complaints of workplace bullying, according to Karen Michael, Esq. of KarenMichael PLC, a presenter at SHRM’s 2017 Annual Conference & Exposition in New Orleans.
Hiring Plans for Accounting, Finance, and IT Roles Spike Going into Q3 2017
A new hiring forecast released by Brilliant—a search, staffing, and management resources firm—studies the hiring trends and business factors affecting accounting, finance, and information technology (IT) professionals in the greater Chicago and south Florida labor markets.
Los Angeles, San Francisco Minimum Wages Going up July 1
Employers in Los Angeles and San Francisco must prepare to pay higher minimum wages starting July 1.
Employee Engagement’s Role in Organizational Success: An HR Pro’s Perspective
During a job interview, a candidate once asked me a surprisingly difficult question—he wanted to know how our organization measures success. He was referring not to his own individual success as a prospective employee, but rather to that of the company as a whole. His interest first struck me as unusual, as he already knew […]
ATK curdles its executive transition
by Mark I. Schickman We wrote last May about the kerfuffle between ABC-TV and Kelly Ripa when the network moved Live! with Kelly and Michael cohost Michael Strahan off the show behind her back (see “Pop quiz: Will she be Ripa roaring mad?”). The diminutive Ripa and the global network have since kissed and made […]
Avoid These Common Workplace Investigation Mistakes
When it comes to workplace investigations, the whole process can be exhausting and time consuming. Nevertheless, diligence and thoroughness are still required during these investigations, to avoid costly mistakes and more problems down the road.
The Power of Video Job Ads
In order to make their job postings stand out from countless others, and create a more engaging job seeker experience, companies are turning to video.
Where Have All the Workers Gone?
Low unemployment is frequently cited as the reason for a shortage of qualified job candidates.
Difficulties Managing Employees Across Multiple States
Staying in regulatory compliance and treating employees consistently are goals any employer would have. Continuing to do so as the organization grows and operates across multiple states, however, can present many challenges. How can an organization grow and continue to operate across state lines while minimizing risks and maximizing productivity?