Returning to Business But Not as Usual
“Unprecedented” will probably go down as one of this year’s most frequently uttered words. It does truly reflect the profound significance of our current situation.
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NLRB Examining Its Standard on When Employers Can Restrict Union Insignia
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is seeking input on its standard for determining what kinds of restrictions employers can put in place related to employees wearing union insignia on company uniforms.
Recruiting: What Drives the ‘Modern’ Candidate to Seek a Job with You (or Not)?
A new survey report examines what technology capabilities job candidates expect from a prospective employer’s career site. The iCIMS survey, The Modern Job Seeker, conducted among 500 full-time employed U.S. adults, also includes information on how job seekers are researching companies before applying for a job, as well as the importance of social media and […]
New Jersey Salary History Ban Takes Effect January 1
New Jersey’s new law prohibiting employers from screening job applicants based on their pay history takes effect on January 1, 2020.
Sometimes You Need to Shake the Opportunity Tree
I ran into a good friend the other day at our kids’ baseball game. After the usual pleasantries, he said, “I’m glad you’re here, we really need to talk.” So we moved away from the rest of the crowd and he began to tell me about an incredible opportunity that he had been presented. His […]
Faces of HR: Kisha Thompson: Cultivating a Culture of Growth at ConnectWise
Kisha Thompson, the Chief People Officer at ConnectWise, is a seasoned HR professional with a passion for fostering a thriving workplace. With over 15 years of experience, Thompson has a proven track record in driving employee development, talent acquisition, and organizational success. Before joining ConnectWise, she held key HR leadership roles at ClickDimensions and Health Integrated, […]
Onboarding Millennials and Generation Zs
Millennials will soon make up the majority of the workforce, and Generation Z (Gen Z) is right behind them. What types of challenges are employers facing when it comes to engaging Millennial and Gen Z new hires in the onboarding process? We have a few tips for optimizing your process for these new hires.
Recruiting Passive Candidates – 6 Steps for the New Paradigm of the Social Age
By Kim Seeling Smith, Ignite Global The world has changed significantly in the last 20 to 30 years. Technology and globalization have fundamentally altered the workplace paradigm. Roles have changed and what we require from our staff has also changed. With the influx of the Millennial generation, candidates’ expectations of the workplace have shifted significantly, […]
Mitigate Legal Risks of AI in Employment Decisions Through Vendor Contracts
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 […]
Why It’s Time to Remove Barriers from Hourly Hiring
Hourly workers across the nation are fed up, and they’ve made it known. Millions have quit their jobs in a mass movement that’s been dubbed “The Great Resignation,” contributing to the current labor shortage for employers reliant on hourly employees. As a result, many of these businesses are shortening operating hours, closing their doors and […]