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Time and time again, it seems job applicants are frustrated with the entire recruiting process. From applying for jobs from which they never hear back, to hearing back long after they’ve accepted an inferior opportunity, the job search can be frustrating. This situation is less than optimal for either side—employers risk losing out on good […]
Social media in the workplace can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, employers seek to restrict its use by employees. On the other, employers are finding that it can be a great tool in employment screening. But where does public data cross privacy boundaries? What can and can’t California employers do when it comes […]
How much are you willing to put up with from a talented employee? That’s a question that, as a manager, you’re bound to face sooner or later. It’s a question the Uber board of directors is faced with right now.
In the face of uncertain economic outlooks, many large corporations begin quickly looking for ways to slash budgets and save money internally. One of the most common ways they try to accomplish this? By trimming their workforce. Layoffs save companies money quickly and in large sums, but cutting back on employees is often a shortsighted […]
As HR faces a crisis of finding enough qualified applicants to fill vacancies, more and more employers are realizing that employee development programs are crucial to getting and keeping talent. Training programs not only help with attraction and retention but also can help the organization grow by helping employees learn new skills. Training can also […]
The transition from working on-site to working remotely in the COVID era has changed the workplace in myriad ways. One of the most obvious impacts has been the lack of in-person group time. While telecommunications technologies have been a savior for many companies and allow them to mimic much of in-office life in a virtual […]
There is one thing at the forefront of teams hiring for high-volume, hourly positions: speed. The top reason candidates turn down a job is because they were offered another, so identifying the most valuable candidates with the best skills before someone else does is a high priority. Below are three tips to keep in mind […]
What Is Written? Start with the written documents, says Kleinman. What written documents relate to compensation? Who has them? Who wrote what and when? What do they say? For example: Plan documents Structures Policies Pay parameters Hiring/Bonus boundaries (approval levels, etc.) How’s Turnover? What turnover levels is the organization experiencing? Functional turnover is created “intentionally,” […]
By Attorney Lester Rosen, Founder & CEO of Employment Screening Resources (ESR)
Total Litigation Value: $6,635,500+ There is no doubt that the crew from Dunder Mifflin (primarily Michael) had some expensive snafus this season. In approximately 20 weeks, Michael managed to out a gay employee; announce his affair with a Vice President at the CFO’s party; invite a pervert dressed as Ben Franklin to an office party; […]