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Who doesn’t dream of being able to run their business while literally sitting under a palm tree watching the waves rolling in onto the soft, white sand? Or perhaps staring out the “office” window looking out over a magnificent forest setting? For some, it might just be the dream of running their business from a […]
EPISODE 24 For years, HR managers have been working to eliminate discrimination against women in the workplace. And, not to suggest that that’s no longer a concern, but today, as women leaders progress in the workplace, they often face more subtle barriers that hold them back from fulfilling their true potential. To help us to […]
The recent PwC survey Future of Recruiting found that candidates today want more than just a job. They seek an employee experience that provides them with a sense of purpose and pride in their work and the organization they work for.
In yesterday’s Advisor attorney Elijah Yip covered the first two S’s of social media management, Search and Speech; today, Surveillance and Secrets, plus we announce a timely webinar that will show you how to maximize the effectiveness of your job descriptions. Yip, who is a litigation partner at the Honolulu office of law firm Cades […]
Litigating employment cases can be expensive, time-consuming, and disruptive for employers. Fortunately, a litigation tactic known as an “offer of judgment” can lead to an early resolution of the case and reduce the costs. Obvious as Well as Hidden Costs Employment cases normally involve the filing of various motions, such as requests for discovery (pretrial […]
Federal regulations created to reduce discrimination against individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans by requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to have affirmative action plans (AAPs) have recently been updated, resulting in new obligations for federal contractors. The changes go into effect on March 24, 2014.
As a human resources professional, you may think the dark web isn’t something you have to concern yourself with. In reality, it should be a major consideration for your department. After all, it affects you more directly than you might assume. What Is the Dark Web? While you’ve heard of the dark web, you probably […]
2018 brought about a number of hiring issues that seem to have carried over into the new year. One main issue that still remains is the low unemployment rate, making it more difficult for employers to find and retain top talent. While employers continue to find new ways to attract talent, there are two other […]
Despite dramatically increasing online sales, the vast majority of retail sales still take place offline. Brick-and-mortar sales involve live, face-to-face human interactions, and, no surprise, organizations relying on these interactions are understandably concerned about offering exceptional service experiences to their customers. Here’s how retail powerhouse, Bloomingdale’s, met the challenge.
by Sean D. Lee On October 5, 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a joint report aimed at helping law enforcement agencies across the country recruit, hire, and retain diverse workforces. The comprehensive report, “Advancing Diversity in Law Enforcement,” presents the findings of a joint research […]