Vacancy Armor: Talent Pools
Just getting a talent pool put together might seem like a job well done. But there is more to do. Today, we’ll take a look at what to do next when dealing with high-potential employees (HiPos) and succession planning.
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The conversation about pay parity, encouraged by the entertainment industry, appears to have impacted other industries as well.
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You can’t say Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy isn’t good at “picking the right man for the job.” Well, in this case, it’s a woman, and the fit is just perfect. Malloy just tapped 87-year-old former state legislator Edith Prague for a job in his administration—Commissioner of the State Department of Aging. According to a press […]
Age Discrimination: Requiring EKG For Older Applicants Deemed Illegal Age Bias; Guidelines For Applicant Exams
Jack Epter, a New York City Transit Authority clerk, applied for a promotion to station supervisor. Because the job was physically demanding, the Transit Authority required applicants to pass a physical exam. Applicants over 40 years old also had to undergo an EKG, something younger applicants had to do only if their physical exam or […]
10 Things America’s Healthiest Employers Have in Common
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A blooper of historic proportions
Downton Abbey recently made headlines with what some are calling “the water bottle seen around the world.” In an uncropped version of a publicity photo, Lord Grantham and Lady Edith are seen standing in front of a stately mantel upon which a bottled water is perched looking hilariously out of place. Turning an amusing blooper into […]
New York Employers Must Provide Sexual Harassment Training
The latest provisions for New York employers will require written policy distribution and annual training for all employees, as well as expand protections for contractors, vendors, and consultants.
Lyft Claims Driver Employment Classification Could Be Risky
A common criticism of the gig economy is that companies treat those working in it less favorably than traditional employees due to their status as independent contractors.
Mais Non! New Work Rule Means French Dis-connection
While Americans are obsessed with checking their electronic devices virtually 24/7, viewing e-mails after hours, before they go to bed, and even on vacations, the French government has said “mais, non” to this practice with a new workplace rule that precludes employees reading work-related e-mails after work hours.
Time Management Hacks
When grooming employees for a future in company management positions, one of the most critical concepts to instill in them is effective time management. Even the most competent employees from a technical or intellectual standpoint can end up falling short in the long run if they can’t manage their time effectively.