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A Concise Guide to Onboarding
By Natasha Bowman, JD, SPHR You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and onboarding can be either an asset or a liability for companies seeking to hire and retain great talent. Today and tomorrow in the Training Daily Advisor, we present a concise guide to onboarding for employers from Natasha Bowman, […]
AI in Recruitment: Harnessing Technology for Efficient Hiring
While the traditional recruiting process can take up to six weeks, Builtin.com reveals that today’s top candidates are snapped up in 10 days. By necessity, hiring managers are turning to AI systems to streamline their hiring process and enhance candidate selection. Leverage AI Technology to Simplify Job Posting Manually tracking job postings, updating them, and […]
DOL’s Proposed Rule Aims to Tighten Independent Contractor Definition
As the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) prepares to publish a new proposed rule on how individuals can be classified, employers are being warned to expect a tougher time justifying an independent contractor classification. The DOL will publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on October 13 aimed at clarifying how workers can be classified under […]
Breaking up is hard to do
Litigation Value: David Wallace, get your metaphorical wallet out. You’ve got settlement checks to write for Erin ($2,500-$5,000 for sexual harassment and potentially a lot more for invasion of privacy), Pete ($5,000-$10,000 for sex discrimination and a touch of IIED), and Alice (the weakest claim, but still worth $1,000 or so for nuisance value). What […]
Employers Bear Brunt of Proof in USERRA Cases
The First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently developed a new two-part test for determining discrimination based on military service under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). This newly created test may prove problematic for employers. To find out why, read on. Basic Training for Supervisors: easy-to-read guides to avoid legal hazards, […]
Against the Grain: Why Sharing Your Talent Pool Works
In a recent article we explored a white paper by ManpowerGroup Solutions, Amy Doyle, the vice president of strategic client solutions of ManpowerGroup suggests that sharing talent pools among competitors benefits everyone. Here, we present more from Doyle on how this would work and what the potential benefits are.
Court Signs Off on $1 Million Settlement Resolving COBRA Class Action Case
A federal district court has approved a $1 million settlement agreement that, in the court’s words, “appears to be among the largest, if not the largest, average per person recovery in a certified class action asserting COBRA claims.” The settlement resolves a class action lawsuit alleging that an employer/plan administrator violated COBRA’s notice and premium […]
OFCCP Pressuring Contractors to Register, Self-Certify
Many employers are receiving invitations to register for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program’s (OFCCP) contractor portal. Before doing so, here is what you should know.
5 Tips to Help Your Remote-First Workplace Culture Thrive
Before 2020, having an exceptional workplace culture was synonymous with sprawling campuses and high-end amenities. But once people experienced the possibility and benefits of remote work, many had no desire to return to the office. Looking ahead, the ability to accommodate remote work may prove to be an important competitive advantage. Creating a remote-first […]