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What’s the worst mistake an applicant can make during an interview? Appearing disinterested is at the top of the list, according to a recent CareerBuilder® survey. While disinterest comes in many forms such as an applicant giving short answers or not being enthusiastic enough, some applicants’ behaviors are shockingly blunt. For example, one survey respondent […]
In breaking news from HRSBT, a press conference was held at County Memorial Hospital to announce that famous TV personality and corporate ad star, the Aflac® Duck, is in stable condition after fracturing his beak and lacerating (no, not marinating) his wings in an accident of unknown cause. The doctor speaking at the press conference […]
Yesterday’s Advisor covered new guidance concerning the application of Title VII to domestic violence, assault , and stalking; today, the ADA story, plus an introduction to the all-in-one HR problemsolver, HR.BLR.com. What are some examples of employment decisions that may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act and involve applicants or employees who experience domestic or […]
You may give the most professional and informed training session on the planet, but if your employees aren’t sufficiently motivated to do good work, they won’t receive the full benefits of your training. In a BLR webinar entitled ‘Worker Safety: How To Implement Truly Effective Training That Reduces Injuries, Costs, and Lawsuits,’ Michael D. Lawrence […]
In a BLR webinar entitled ‘Worker Safety: How To Implement Truly Effective Training That Reduces Injuries, Costs, and Lawsuits,’ Michael D. Lawrence of Summit Safety Technologies discussed how businesses can improve their training programs. Make Training a Continuous Process Training does not end after the session or presentation is complete. The continuous process of safety […]
Although domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking are not on “the list” of protected categories, there are many instances where such behavior—or managers’ attitudes—can violate Title VII and the ADA. DOL’s recently released Questions and Answers: The Application of Title VII and the ADA to Applicants or Employees Who Experience Domestic or Dating Violence, Sexual […]
In a recent case, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to decide whether small companies that are extensions of larger entities must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The court in Reynolds v. American National Red Cross (No. 11-2278, 11-2280 (Dec. 7, 2012)) said it would not address the matter in a […]
Thomasina Tafur, a former FedEx senior manager who is now the president of Thomasina Tafur Consulting (www.thomasinatafur.com), which offers HR executives advice on positioning females for leadership roles, offers these tips for you to consider when offering a women mentor program: Conduct a needs assessment. Determine what upper management expects from the mentor program and […]
Men generally do a “fantastic job” of helping their male colleagues move up the corporate ladder, but women typically do not, says Thomasina Tafur, a former FedEx senior manager who is now a consultant to HR executives on positioning females for leadership roles. “I don’t think it’s deliberate or malicious,” says Tafur, president of Thomasina […]
It’s no surprise that employee turnover involves a huge cost to any organization. But what is frightening is that the number may even be underestimated. Organizations routinely fail to include the “soft” costs of employees. Things like the value of relationships and the level of productivity compared to other employees could push the cost of […]