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By Francine Esposito, Esq. Managing employees’ social media use can be very tricky, but the modern employer cannot afford to ignore the challenge. In today’s Advisor, Francine Esposito, Esq., partner at Day Pitney LLP, elaborates on some of the challenges that surround social media management and training, along with the consequences of taking improper actions.
The long-awaited final Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in January become effective on March 26. According to the HHS, the regulations represent “the most sweeping changes to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules since they were first implemented.” The regulations are […]
In an article originally published on HR.BLR.com®, strategy communication expert Sherry Scott shared how to facilitate a successful transition during a merger or acquisition. Over the course of today and tomorrow, she presents her four tips in the Training Daily Advisor.
In Yesterday’s Advisor, Steven T. Collis, an editor of the Colorado Employment Law Letter, presented the first two of five steps to reduce your risk of a lawsuit when an employee blindsides you with previously undisclosed information (e.g., a medical condition or new complaint of harassment) during a disciplinary meeting. Today, Collis provides the three […]
By Jayson Saba
In Yesterday’s Advisor, we explored how personality tests really function in the workplace. Today we’ll continue to look at just how these tests can really help you hire the right person for the job—not just the one who seems right.
In recent months, there have been signs that the great hiring boom is slowing down. Technology recruiters, for one, are feeling the pain after months of seemingly limitless growth. At points last year, there were more open roles for technology recruiters than there were actual open technology jobs, according to The New York Times. While […]
There is no substitute for the skill of good, effective communication. While many assume that since leaders are in positions of authority, they must already communicate well. The stark reality is that this couldn’t be further from the truth! For leaders who are truly great communicators, they recognize that there are four key dimensions of […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented the first four of powerhouse negotiator Eldonna Lewis Fernandez’s tips for better negotiations. Today, the rest of her tips. (Fernandez, author of Think Like a Negotiator, is the CEO of Dynamic Vision International—a specialized consulting and training firm that helps individuals hone negotiation skills.
The fact that the overwhelming majority of GEICO managers began their careers in an entry-level position at the company is a testament to the company’s commitment to providing employees with development opportunities and career growth. “GEICO is truly a place where you can build a rewarding career. More than 78 percent of our management team […]