Benefits of Employee Time Tracking
The saying “time is money” may be cliché, but that doesn’t make it any less true. In our modern information economy, companies’ greatest assets are their employees.
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Top Jobs with High Growth Potential and Flexibility
To help guide job seekers interested in learning which careers will offer the most potential in 2016, FlexJobs has announced the top flexible jobs with high growth potential for the coming year and beyond. Based on projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the jobs listed below are highly rated in terms of job openings, […]
Littler Forecasts Top 10 EEOC Trends to Watch in 2016
Systemic investigations, hiring scrutiny and pregnancy discrimination are among the trends at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that employers should be looking out for in the coming year, according to attorneys at Littler Mendelson PC. A report issued by Littler analyzes and examines key statistics from the EEOC’s Performance and Accountability Report for fiscal […]
Sourcing Sins of Inexperienced Interviewers—and How to Avoid Them
Most HR pros would agree that interviewing and hiring the best “talent” for your organization is probably your most important task. And yet, time after time, there’s that sinking feeling after a new person’s first few days on the job—bad choice. Want to avoid that? Avoid these three sourcing sins. Fortunately, it’s not that hard. […]
Tips for Safely Hiring Independent Contractors and Ending the Relationship
The independent contractor model of work has become increasingly popular with both businesses and workers, but it’s not without its hazards. Misclassifying workers as independent contractors when the IRS and the U.S. Department of Labor say they should be classified as employees can have serious consequences. Here are 10 tips that can make it more […]
Hiring Managers Wary of Job Hoppers
New research finds employees and hiring managers have different views when it comes job hopping.
HR Query: Riot Ready—Navigating Unrest & HR Responsibilities
With recent events like the Los Angeles riots — and the potential for similar unrest — HR leaders are facing many questions about their legal duties during times of violence. How do you keep your team safe, keep your business running, and follow the law when trouble hits nearby? In this week’s HR Query, Nonnie […]
The Importance of Finding the Right Fit
Elon Musk’s recent ultimatum to Twitter staff to be prepared to accept “long hours at high intensity” or leave the company illustrates the importance some organizations place on company culture. While “long hours at high intensity” may sound like simply telling staff to work harder, it also says something about culture. And while the mass […]
FMLA/ADA: Restoration. Light Duty, Hardship
FMLA and ADA: well intentioned but the devil to administer. In yesterday’s Advisor, attorney Susan Fahey Desmond covered job protection under FMLA and ADA; today, job restoration, light duty, and undue hardship, and an introduction to the “FMLA Bible.” Desmond’s remarks came at the recent BLR National Employment Law Update in Las Vegas. She is […]
Seeking Diversity? Step 1 Means Attracting Diverse Candidates
As employers are increasingly striving to build diversity in their workplaces, recruiting for diversity is taking center stage. Having a diverse workforce as a goal requires making sure hiring managers and recruiters are committed to the organization’s objective.