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Equal Pay Act Case Gets New Life from 4th Circuit Court of Appeals

By Richard Morgan, McNair Law Firm, P.A. Mar 22, 2018 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Mar 22, 2018

In 2-1 decision by a three-judge panel, the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia—reversed a decision to grant summary judgment in favor of a governmental entity. The appeals court sent the case back to the trial court for further proceedings based on the majority’s assessment of the application of the Equal Pay Act (EPA) to wages being paid by a state agency.

Why Your Leadership Program Should Focus on Servant Leadership

By Kelly Creighton Mar 22, 2018 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 22, 2018

Regrettably, some professionals have negative associations come to mind when they think of a servant leader. They think of a servant leader as being someone who is a pushover, weak, or passive. And how can someone who is any of those things inspire employees to innovate and grow a business? Fortunately, studies have proven that […]

5 Assessments You Should Give Your New Hires

By Kelly Creighton Mar 22, 2018 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 22, 2018

Applicant résumés and the interview process only allow you to learn so much about your new hires. Below are five additional assessments you’ll want to give your new hires so you know exactly what type of onboarding they need and so you know how to continue to develop them while they’re with your organization. (If […]

Employee Experience Designer: The New Role of HR

By Courtney Branson, Director of Culture + People, Square Root Mar 22, 2018 Talent

Updated: Mar 22, 2018

The role of HR is undergoing a transformation. Where HR traditionally focused on compliance and risk management, over the past few decades, with the growth of culture-forward companies, it’s evolved to encompass the entire experience. HR managers are now, arguably, also designers and keepers of company culture.

8 Tips for Quality Testing Practices (Part 1)

By Kelly Creighton Mar 22, 2018 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 22, 2018

According to research highlighted in The New York Times article, tests can make us smarter because they force learners to recall and use material they’ve covered. And other research highlighted in a Scientific American article shows that tests make learning more effective and can boost learning initiatives.

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How the Best Places to Work Use Family-Friendly Benefits to Maximize Potential

By Scott Healy, EVP & GM of Global B2B & HomePay, Care.com Mar 22, 2018 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Mar 22, 2018

In a competitive job market, employers are always looking for a leg up on the competition. So it’s no surprise that when Fortune and Great Place to Work release their annual list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For business leaders, people operations pros and job seekers all dive in with great interest.

Look for Candidates with the ‘I’ Word

By Paula Santonocito Mar 22, 2018 Recruiting

Updated: Mar 22, 2018

There is no “I” in team, but there is an “I” in business—and yours should hire with attention to certain characteristics, including one that begins with “I.”

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Supreme Court May Have to Decide Fate of DOL Fiduciary Rule

By Jane Meacham, Contributing Editor Mar 21, 2018 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Mar 21, 2018

The future of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) fiduciary rule could land on the docket of the U.S. Supreme Court now that a federal appeals court has vacated the rule, including the expanded definition of “investment advice fiduciary” and associated exemptions.