20 Outrageous Job-Applicant Stunts … What Worked and What Didn’t
Candidates want to stand out from the crowd and be memorable. Sometimes their outside-the-box methods work … and sometimes they just bomb.
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Are You Educating Your Employees About Your Wellness Programs?
“Well on the Way: Engaging Employees in Workplace Wellness,” a white paper released by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, explains that strong communication drives the effectiveness of wellness programs. The company has found that more than half of workers do not know enough about their company’s wellness programs to participate in them. In fact, […]
Action needed to enforce workplace respect for others
by Dinita L. James Defiant public displays of racism and bigotry have been reported around Arizona. I haven’t witnessed such brazenness since my youth in rural North Carolina in the 1960s and early 1970s. I’m not saying that hearts and minds were changed, but the racists learned to whisper among themselves to avoid overwhelming public […]
Morning Meals Make Teacher Tardy
Did your teachers accept your excuses for being tardy when you were in school, or were you given a detention anyway? Well, a school board had to deal with someone who was late nearly one third of the time—but it was a teacher!
A Tool for Instant Answers to Compensation and Benefits Questions
When the boss asks for “a quick summary” on compensation or benefits, here’s the tool to research the answers … instantly. Try it for 2 weeks … on us. OK, let’s say your boss read yesterday’s Daily Advisor article on sabbaticals. And now he or she thinks a sabbatical program may be the best idea […]
HRDA Frankly Speaking: DEI’s Core Truth—Neutralizing the Playing Field
In conversations surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), backlash and misconceptions often cloud the true intent. Yet, at its heart, DEI isn’t about special treatment; it’s about unlocking potential for everyone. As a leader deeply committed to embedding empathy and emotional intelligence into every aspect of operations, Kyla Hanaway-Quinlan, Chief Operating Officer and Head of People at […]
Sixth Circuit Addresses Salary Basis Test under FLSA
Wage and hour claims remain a hot topic in employment litigation. The Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently addressed a case involving pay deductions. While the court rejected some of the employees’ arguments, it ultimately agreed with the district court that the employer violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by making certain deductions […]
Turnover Metrics for Quality, Turnover, and Onboarding
Yesterday’s Advisor featured the first seven of SaaS talent acquisition solutions provider iCIMS; today 8 through 10. Did they get it right?
Investigating Substance Abuse the Right Way
Yesterday’s Advisor discussed the problem of substance abuse in the workplace as well as the laws regarding this issue. Today we’re covering how to investigate suspected abuse—and what to do if such abuse is discovered.
What’s Worse than Speaking in Public?
Most people in the United States believe they deserve a raise (89 percent) but would rather do onerous activities than actually request one, according to a survey by staffing firm Robert Half.