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Navigating Agreements With Contract Employees

Navigating contracts for contract employees or freelancers can be a daunting task. Unlike traditional employees, hiring contract employees doesn’t always follow the same recruitment or HR pipeline process. Their employment contracts require different information, have different terms, and will bring different expectations from both parties. Whether you’re new to working with contract employees or a […]

Could Google Glass Give Job Applicants a Leg Up?

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®.

BLS Data: Experts Weigh in on the May Jobs Report

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has spoken and unemployment for the month of May remains unchanged at 3.6%. However, the most recent report has experts saying the numbers are “below expectations.” Could this be the beginning of the end for the candidate-driven market?

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Strong Reasons to Ask for a Raise

Let’s be honest with ourselves. Very few of us go to work every day simply because we love what we do. Those who do are fortunate. For many of us, though, money is the incentive that keeps us coming back day after day.

Tips on Responding to Requests for Religious Exceptions to Vaccine Mandates

Many employers have questions about employees’ religious objections to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies because they’re required to accommodate any sincerely held religious beliefs in opposition to the rules. Notably, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) answered questions about the possible accommodations in new technical assistance released on October 25, 2021.

The Business Impact of Shifting Labor Policies: What HR Leaders Need to Know

While business leaders sometimes find themselves straying into the political arena, in general, they prefer to stick to business. The reality is, however, that politics can have a tremendous impact on the business world, and business leaders need to at least stay on top of developments even if they aren’t sticking their necks into the […]

Faces of HR: Katherine Loranger on Leading with Integrity and HR as a Service Function

Meet Katherine Loranger, Chief People Officer at Safeguard Global, a global workforce management company. She brings more than two decades of experience to her role, where she provides strategic HR planning to not only tap the best talent available but also position Safeguard Global as an employer of choice within the industry.  As a people leader, […]