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We recently discussed employment branding with professor, corporate speaker, author, and advisor Dr. John Sullivan. Today we hear from him on alumni programs and external brand development. Q: In regards to alumni networks, how should the group be limited to those you know love your company? Some workers leave because they were involuntarily terminated, or […]
The holidays are nearly upon us, and ’tis the season for our Holiday Practices Survey results. How does your organization compare with how others responded?
In our “What Should HR Do?” interactive video series, we present real-life scenarios similar to those HR professionals face in the workplace every day. For each scenario, you, the viewer, get to select what you believe is the best response from a few possible options. Then, we’ll let you know whether you made the best […]
The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all West Virginia employers) has been busy deciding Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation cases this year. In at least two cases, it found that the employees were not protected by the ADA with regard to discrimination and failure-to-accommodate claims because they were not […]
Yesterday we published our interview with Gideon Maltz, executive director of Tent—an organization dedicated to aiding the men, women, and children of the world who have been forcibly displaced from their home countries. Today we’ll explore some of the common issues with refugees, and how to address them.
It’s that time of year again: H-1B CAP season! The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) initial registration period for H-1B CAP will open at 12:00 p.m. ET, on March 7, 2025, and run through 12:00 p.m. ET, on March 24, 2025. During this period, prospective employers and representatives must use a USCIS online account […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, Amy Letke, SPHR, GPHR of Integrity HR, Inc., walked readers through the ins and outs of market data aging factors: Lead, lag, or lead/lag—each has its own merits depending on the needs of your organization. Today, Letke looks at additional considerations as you set out your compensation philosophy and strategy.
by Louise Béchamp With a Canadian federal election recently behind us, it is safe to say that politics has been a hot topic of discussion in some Canadian workplaces. A Quebec employer was recently reminded, at significant cost, that employees are entitled to express their political opinions at work and may not be fired for […]
Yesterday, we introduced the topic of sabbaticals for employees, which are no longer perks reserved for college professors in tweed jackets. Many companies are finding that a sabbatical is a great benefit for current workers and highly influential for employee recruitment. How do you put together a sabbatical program that’s fair and well-received? Here are […]
When thinking about the hiring process, those doing the hiring often focus on mistakes job candidates make. Maybe hopefuls show up for an interview late and unprepared, or maybe they’re interested in the job’s salary but not so much the actual work the job requires. Certainly, candidate mistakes can be egregious, but what about mistakes […]