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Wage growth—or lack thereof—continues to be a major issue plaguing the U.S. market, but are some industries faring better than others? New findings from CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. (EMSI) reveal which industries have experienced some of the biggest increases—and biggest declines—in postrecession wage growth.
Yesterday we looked at the first half of the results from our health and wellness programs survey. Today, we present more results.
While highly skilled and high-performing employees are certainly the goal for any organization, becoming overly focused on developing skills that are too high can actually be problematic. Perfectionism isn’t necessarily a good thing for your employees—or your organization.
The holidays of 2023 hold great promise for employment opportunities. For instance, economists are optimistic about the prospects for teen employment as businesses ramp up their hiring efforts for the season. This blog post will share actionable and original tactics to help you stand out as an employer and attract top-notch seasonal candidates during the […]
Bersin, Deloitte Consulting LLP’s digital destination for the Human Resources professional, has found in its latest “High Impact HR” research that new workplace technologies and changing workforce expectations are creating unprecedented opportunities for HR organizations to transform the way companies and their people interact.
It’s not easy deciding who is right for a job. Employers have to study a candidate’s qualifications, education, experience, demeanor, and more. But sometimes the decision comes down to the little things—even a person’s laugh. The question an employer must consider is whether such a seemingly small factor poses any legal risk. Current employee wants […]
Benefits and compensation packages play a major role in employee happiness and retention. Forbes found that employees have been prioritizing paid leave, reproductive benefits, menopause benefits, and family forming benefits. But, the bottom line that most workers look for in an employer is “benefits transparency.” As a leader, do you measure up to these expectations? […]
Both business groups and Republican lawmakers have in recent days urged the White House to block the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) new EEO-1 compensation reporting requirements.
Google Glass is one of newest gadgets to have the tech-scene buzzing. The wearable technology, also referred to as Glass, consists of a small, Wi-Fi-enabled module that is attached to an otherwise ordinary pair of eyeglasses, explained BLR® Legal Editor Holly Jones recently in an article on HR.BLR.com®.
On November 13, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) voted 3-1 (along party lines, with Member Kaplan dissenting) to prohibit so-called “captive audience” meetings. (Amazon.com Services LLC, Case No. 29-CA-280153, et. seq.) In doing so, the Board overturned 76 years of precedent that previously held such meetings lawful, beginning with the 1948 case […]