Behavioral/Situational Interview Questions—Will They Work for You?
In part one we learned how to probe to get meaningful answers in the interview; today we handle some behavioral interview questions.
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Hotlines—Find Out Before the Feds Do
Yesterday’s Advisor covered a variety of types of communications with employees; today, we’ll look at employee hotlines.
Gender Pay Gap? Readers Respond… and How
Wow, readers. In response to our recent column on gender pay disparity, some didn’t like the headline (one thinks it “smells of link bait”), a number want more meaningful comparisons of similarly situated, same-job workers, and some shared stories, such as “Hell on heels.” And some men think the pay gap discriminates against men, not […]
HR Works Podcast: How Does an HR Department of One Support Strategic Goals?
How can an HR department of one support their organization’s strategic goals while keeping up with the administrative functions and day-to-day activities? Our guest in this episode of HR Works, Diane Breeding, PHR, SHRM-CP, HR Manager for Edwards Moving & Rigging (KY), does just that—and she gladly shares her experiences to inspire other human resources […]
“There is no sin except stupidity”
by Donna Brooks We confess: In these days of dry Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) lawsuits, newspaper battles over immigration laws and school calendars, and court opinions focusing on sufficiency of evidence or burdens of proof, any day that we get to write an article about “sin” is a good day. While actual “sinning” […]
The State of the Remote Job Marketplace
Research from job site Indeed finds that “remote/work from home” was the fourth most popular job search term in 2017, up 385 percent from 2016. More workers are looking for remote work, and companies are providing work from home employment opportunities.
More Tips for Maintaining a Training Budget During Downsizing
Continuing from yesterday’s post, here are more details about how to make sure your training budget, programs, and initiatives remain intact if your organization starts downsizing.
ADA Leave Issues: Attendance Bonuses, COBRA, and More
By Kate McGovern Tornone, Editor When an employee needs a medical leave of absence, your first thought may be “FMLA.” But there’s more to the story: often, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is implicated right along with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). And employers need to know exactly what each law requires.
DOL Makes 5th (But Possibly Not Final) Request for Comments On Fiduciary Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on June 29 issued its fifth request (82 Fed. Reg. 31278) for public comments on the agency’s fiduciary definition and related exemptions, which took effect June 9. But the latest request for information (RFI) by the DOL since the rule’s inception in October 2010 may not be its last.
RIFs: Beware the Hidden Costs
A reduction in force (RIF) often seems the obvious cure to financial challenges, but there can be surprisingly high costs associated with a RIF. You may want to consider alternatives. Consider these potential RIF costs: Lawsuits. This is an expensive aspect of any RIF, but there are steps to take to minimize the risk. Most […]