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So, the new trend in the workforce is hiring Millennials, but it appears that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) misunderstood the term and, instead, hired children. Even at a government level, employees can still act immature and inappropriate!
In the digital age, the lines between our personal and professional lives often blur, especially on social media platforms. For hiring managers and companies, these platforms present both opportunities and challenges. While social media platforms can yield valuable insights into potential candidates and serve as powerful branding tools, they also come with pitfalls that need […]
Microsoft has announced plans to shift stock awards into the base salaries for its most valuable workers, proving more cash up front, says Bloomberg. This comes amid news of increasingly competitive compensation practices in the technology sector, with Google, Twitter, and and Facebook camps looking to attract…and keep the best engineers and computer scientists. Some […]
Workplace misconduct—whether sexual harassment, wage violations, or immigration-related risks—can expose employers to costly litigation and reputational harm. But one tool is increasingly proving to be a powerful shield: the anonymous employee hotline. Hotlines don’t just help companies identify problems early—they can also play a critical role in establishing legal defenses. From preventing harassment claims under […]
Remember that old commercial “Nobody doesn’t like Sara Lee”? Remember when Moms in the June Cleaver era made a cooked breakfast every morning for their families?
After a hiatus of several months, Hulu can finally live up to its slogan. It has live sports, and, well, finally, so do we. Beginning in late July and early August, major American sporting leagues began their return to action, including the MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS. The NFL is in the midst of preparations […]
A college education is often seen as a path to future career success. Parents begin nurturing and encouraging their children down the college degree path at very young ages—having a degree has long been a “badge of honor” for many students in K–12 settings. But, is it really a requirement to land a good job?
Historic inflation across the United States has consistently generated headlines over the past several months—and understandably so. Year-over-year inflation has topped 8%, the highest level reached in over 40 years. But these numbers aren’t as straightforward as they are often made out to be. That overall 8% inflation level doesn’t get distributed evenly across everything […]
According to Gartner research, self-service platforms will make up nearly 80% of all enterprise reporting by 2020, and they’ll be very critical to evolving talent spaces across organizations.
Government employees and officials are granted “qualified immunity” in suits where they act in good faith and with a reasonable belief that their actions comply with the law. Most frequently, qualified immunity is discussed in connection with cases alleging the use of excessive force by police officers. However, a recent case before the U.S. 8th […]