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Memorial Day is the traditional start of summer, which means young workers will be looking for jobs. In today’s Advisor, we hear from BLR safety editor, Emily Clark, on employers’ obligations—including a heavy reliance on training—to keep these young workers safe.
Some of your new recruits may be required to relocate—don’t lose them right off the bat! In today’s Advisor, we present an article from Jeff Ellman, cofounder and president of UrbanBound, a relocation management software provider reshaping the way employers offer and administer relocation benefits to their employees. Ellman’s tips can help employers ensure their […]
Executive Exemption: Who Qualifies? President Obama made the news recently with a proposal to change the rules on who must be paid overtime. What rule is under consideration here, and what are the implications for employers?
In today’s Advisor, we receive expert guidance on internships from BLR Legal Editor, Susan Prince, in an article that first appeared on HR.BLR.com®.
Many leaders believe they must have all the answers—that it’s their responsibility to have the answer to every question and the solution to every problem. In my estimation, it’s more important to ask the right questions than it is to always have the answer.
When in doubt about how to set an accurate salary range for a given position, market survey data are crucial. That’s Compensation 101-level stuff. What’s not always so clear, however, is what to do with those data.
In yesterday’s Advisor, we learned about a real-life case in which training made a difference. Today, we hear what the court said and wrap up the case.
Many leaders believe they must have all the answers—that it’s their responsibility to have the answer to every question and the solution to every problem. In my estimation, it’s more important to ask the right questions than it is to always have the answer.
In yesterday’s Advisor, featured consultant Joseph DiMisa warned against a $2-million mistake—hiring the wrong salesperson. Today, we discuss how he addressed a sales force turnover problem.
In today’s Advisor, we hear about a real-life case in which training made a difference.