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From the ADA to returning soldiers to work Earlier this month, the country celebrated it’s 232rd birthday. We celebrated with fireworks, picnics, and parades to honor our veterans who have fought in wars past and the soldiers who are currently abroad fighting for our country. This month also marks the 18th anniversary of the Americans […]
Are you a hockey fan? If you’re from Tennessee—like BLR’s corporate office is—you’re getting a free pass for being tardy, courtesy of Nashville’s mayor herself!
In yesterday’s Advisor, consultant Bridget Miller shared some application questions to avoid, including those that reveal age or disability information. Today, Miller covers more protected classes, private information, and other areas of inquiry that your application shouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole.
In the last few years, the market has seen a shift toward the use of generic drugs. Your prescription drug plan probably encourages it, and so does the local drug store; you can get a 30-day supply of many generic drugs for just $4 at several of the big name pharmacies. Most benefits professionals can […]
Does your organization routinely ask applicant salary history during the recruiting process? If so, you’ll want to pay close attention to some upcoming legislation that could change all of that. There’s a proposed bill coming before Congress that would make asking salary history illegal.
Attending learning and development (L&D) conferences each year can propel your organization’s L&D initiatives forward and make them more profitable and effective, as well as ensure that your organization remains a competitive force in its field for many years.
With so many companies struggling to fill their open positions, you have to learn how to target specific audiences. A broad effort might not be as effective as a focused one—and one of those focuses involves veterans. Today’s Advisor helps you understand what that focus might look like. Under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance […]
Internships serve as valuable steppingstones for career growth, providing opportunities to gain practical experience, expand networks, and potentially secure full-time employment. Starting an internship is an exciting opportunity to gain understanding of a role and pave the way for future career prospects. To make waves during this transformative experience, it’s crucial to understand your future […]
Today’s solar eclipse is expected to be an exciting, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with people from all over flocking to the path of totality. While this will likely mean considerable economic benefits from tourism, it is also expected to be quite costly for employers. According to an estimate by outplacement company Challenger, Gray & Christmas, this afternoon’s […]
Unemployment may be at an all-time low in the U.S., but the approximately 2% of those that are unemployed represent quite a large and complex population. We are pleased to share with you an infographic that covers everything you need to know about unemployment in the U.S. including how it’s calculated, how people become unemployed, […]