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Today’s business environment is extremely dynamic. Not only are new technologies rapidly shifting what is possible in terms of product and service offerings and modes of delivery, but an increasingly global economy means that new competitors can emerge from any corner of the globe. Add to that the fact that consumer tastes and preferences are […]
Washington’s new law significantly restricting employers’ use of noncompetition agreements takes effect January 1, 2020. In addition to limiting the use of noncompetes, the law provides for generous damages when an individual successfully claims a noncompete is unenforceable.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become commonplace in recruiting, screening, interviewing, testing, promotion, and employee monitoring. Properly designed and governed, AI can streamline processes and improve consistency. In employment decision-making, however, AI can introduce legal and operational risks for the employer, even when the AI tools are built and operated by third-party vendors. Businesses should understand […]
The eight tentacles come from a recent BLR/HRHero-sponsored webinar featuring Patricia Trainor, JD, and Stephen Bruce, PhD. Attorney Trainor is BLR’s Senior Managing Editor, HR; Bruce is editor of the HR Daily Advisor. [Go here for tentacles 1 to 4.] Tentacle #5—Inappropriate/ Negative Actions Toward the Employer Release of “trade secrets” and other proprietary data […]
The Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (PBRA) and the Employer Reporting Improvement Act (ERIA) will provide employers, especially small business owners, greater ease in complying with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements and relief from potential inconsistent practices of the IRS. Reducing the Burden Plan sponsors of group health plans with more than 50 full-time […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we heard from one expert on how to keep training lively and engaging. Today, we learn about the importance of peer training.
DeVry’s CEO was skeptical, says Nancy Johnson, Sr. Director Talent Management, but most managers were supportive, and ultimately she did sell management on flex. Johnson shared her flex tips at World at Work’s Total Rewards conference held recently in San Diego. How Johnson Sold Flex as a Business Strategy First of all, flexibility had been […]
This week in the Training Daily Advisor, we’re revisiting some of the biggest training topics that have been the most popular among our readers. Today and tomorrow we look at classroom training, its goals, and the advantages and disadvantages of a classroom setting.
With many U.S. states having experienced record-low unemployment rates earlier in 2023, finding qualified candidates continues to be a major challenge for many employers across the whole country. According to HireRight’s 2023 Global Benchmark Report, over three-quarters of respondents from North America—comprising HR, risk, and recruitment professionals—expect talent acquisition to be a significant challenge for […]
Virtually every employee is familiar with the process of applying to jobs and interviewing for those jobs directly with an employer. A smaller subset of workers have also had experience working with third-party recruitment agencies that help facilitate the process. Typically, these third-party recruitment agencies work on behalf of, and are paid by, the employer. […]