Study Reveals Top LGBTQ Friendly (and Unfriendly) Industries
New research has revealed those industries that are both the friendliest and the unfriendliest to LGBTQ employees. Read the results below.
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4 Ways Recruiters Can Help Jobseekers Avoid Job-Hunting Mistakes
If you’ve seen an influx of résumés over the last month, it should come as no surprise because CNBC is reporting that January is the most popular month for jobseekers to start the hunt for new employment. While February is well under way, this doesn’t mean people will stop applying for jobs. In fact, now […]
Strong Reasons to Ask for a Raise
Let’s be honest with ourselves. Very few of us go to work every day simply because we love what we do. Those who do are fortunate. For many of us, though, money is the incentive that keeps us coming back day after day.
Small Business Hiring Not Impacted by Government Shutdown
While government workers across the nation regain some footing after the longest government shutdown in history, small business are reporting positive numbers in light of this tough employment situation.
Arguments in Favor of Hierarchical Pay Raises
In a previous post, we discussed the precarious situations many employers find themselves in when it comes to employee pay increases. We currently find ourselves in a tight labor market with relatively low unemployment, and employees consistently list financial compensation as one of the primary factors in accepting and staying at a job.
Pros of Team-Based Incentives
There are a variety of ways that organizations can reward employees to encourage continued commitment and high productivity. And, while employees often vary widely in the level to which they value various types of rewards, bonuses are a commonly used tool that tend to provide value for most employees.
5 Crucial Things HR in Start-Ups Needs to Know
Human resources shouldn’t even be called human resources. It’s an outdated term, and there are so many things wrong with it. First off, humans are not resources. They are team members and people who work hard. Second, managing people is not all “HR” does. It also helps build and promote the culture, creates employer branding, […]
On the Basis of Sex: Getting a ‘Statute’ is Even Better Than Getting a Golden ‘Statue’
For movie lovers, February is known for the Academy Awards, the star-studded event where Oscars are handed out and the speeches drag on and on. This year, a documentary on Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s work confronting sex discrimination, titled RBG, is up for Best Documentary. Whether the film wins or loses the Oscar, […]
One-Third of Employees Don’t Want to Drink at Work Events—15% Drink Anyway
Even now, alcohol and work are heavily linked. New research shows that over one-third (35%) of employees do not want to drink. Sure, that’s a big chunk of employees, but they do not have to drink if they do not want to, right? Unfortunately, 15% of those who did not want to drink during work […]
New Bill Generating Talk About Higher Federal Minimum Wage
Prospects may not be bright for Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, but a recently introduced bill is generating discussion about the possibility of some kind of increase.