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by Mark I. Schickman I have taught more than 200 classes and trainings on sexual harassment. It could be my favorite work and one of my easiest tasks. The law is intuitive and hasn’t changed much in the 40 years I have concentrated in it. The topic is interesting, there are hundreds of scenarios to […]
Yesterday’s Advisor provided some holiday wellness tips to keep your employees happy, healthy, and safe during the chaotic weeks of the holiday season. Today, we share a few more tips for our readers.
It’s a candidate-driven market, which means jobseekers are in the driver’s seat and demanding more than just a higher salary. Jobseekers expect their employer to provide personal fulfillment and meaning. If your employees do not feel supported, aren’t learning new skills for the future, or are disengaged with their work, they will seek employment elsewhere.
Many companies have outsourced some of their HR functions by hiring professional recruiters to identify and screen potential new hires. These recruiters can be valuable assets, as they specialize in this area of Human Resources, but they can also be a liability, as they are the first impression potential hires get of your company, and […]
A new study from Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions, gauges the satisfaction of companies across key talent practice areas, and looks at stakeholder views on major trends. The key takeaway is that there is room for improvement.
“Technology can simplify life,” says Deadspin, quoted by Yahoo! Shine, “but it can also screw it up.”
The topic of e-cigarettes is smoking in the media—with controversy. The Food and Drug Administration is looking at regulations, and states and municipalities are either banning the use of the electronic smoking devices where regular cigarettes are prohibited or exempting the products from tobacco-use laws.
Do you know harassment when you see it? Sometimes, sure, but often not, because harassment isn’t about intent, it’s about effect. Employees may appear to be enjoying a situation but be thinking, “I’m being harassed, I’m calling my lawyer.” In today’s Advisor, we’ll propose several scenarios that will help with your anti-harassment training. Jack and […]
During the lunchtime panel discussion at RecruitCon Road Trip East in Boston the conversation turned to employee referrals. This in itself is not surprising, given that employee referral remains the top source of external hires.