7 Skills for Getting the Best Talent
Today we’ll hear from iCIMS writer Jessica Woloszyn about seven ways to get the best talent.
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To arbitrate or not to arbitrate? That is the question
by David Johnson Including a mandatory arbitration provision in an employment contract is a trendy thing to do. Is it the right thing to do for your business? Let’s look at some commonly accepted pros and cons of arbitration and dispel some myths. Pros Arbitration is cheaper and quicker. This is usually true because court […]
Why Employees Should Attend Wellness Training (Video)
In this video, we provide an animated skit which contains a trainer/HR professional’s inquiry with an employee as to why he didn’t attend a training session on weight management, the employee’s attempt to illustrate why he didn’t find it necessary to attend, and his realization that he could have benefited from the training. Diana: Tony, […]
Responding to Public Criticism
Being a leader in any field is a double-edged sword. Leaders are idolized when they succeed but ridiculed, criticized, and lambasted when they fall short. Having thick skin and a short memory is often key to maintaining one’s mental health in the hot seat, but simply withstanding criticism isn’t usually enough for business leaders; they […]
HR Query: Your Plan to Rebuild Trust & Keep Top Talent After Layoffs
Recent federal layoffs are sending shockwaves far beyond government agencies, impacting the private sector as it takes on displaced workers. With ongoing legal battles and unclear operations, the federal government’s reputation as a reliable employer is taking a hit. In this week’s HR Query, we’re sharing insights from Neil Costa, Founder & CEO of HireClix, a […]
Keeping Independent Contractor Relationships ‘Independent’
Whether a company is a start-up, in growth mode, or looking to hire out-of-state workers, it may face a dilemma about whether to bring on a new worker as an employee or an independent contractor. That distinction is important because independent contractors don’t receive overtime pay or unemployment benefits, aren’t covered by the company’s workers’ […]
OSHA releases more ‘flexible’ fall protection standards
More than 16 years after issuing the original notice of proposed rulemaking in 1990, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a final rule revising its standards on slip, trip, and fall hazards and personal fall protection systems. Background OSHA is charged with enforcing the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH […]
Booze, Porn Addiction, and Interventions: What a Holiday Party
Litigation Value: $1,000,000 The folks at Dunder Mifflin must have felt like giving because they were essentially writing checks on the “Moroccan Christmas” episode of The Office. As always, there was plenty of inappropriate conduct going on this week, but rarely does it rise to this level. Michael served excessive amounts of alcohol to Meredith, […]
When is Obesity a Disability?
Recently, the American Medical Association (AMA) has declared obesity to be a disease. This has implications for employers, since obesity may now also be considered a disability in certain circumstances. table style=”padding: 15px;” align=”right”> When is Obesity a Disability? To see when it might be possible that obesity may be declared a disability, let's take […]
New Biden Order Called Limited But Keeps Push For $15 Minimum Wage
President Joe Biden’s Executive Order requiring federal contractors to pay their workers at least $15 an hour isn’t seen as having a major immediate effect, but it does reinforce the administration’s effort to advocate for a $15 national minimum wage.