As Governments Ease Up on Criminals, Is It Time for Recruiters to Do the Same?
There have long been criticisms of the harsh penalties handed down to those convicted of nonviolent drug charges in the United States.
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HR’s Place at the Executive Table: A Q&A with Lori Kleiman
Executive leadership wants and needs an HR business partner who adds to the bottom line. The bad news, according to the Harvard Business Review, is that HR is not delivering.
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?
Workers’ comp for injuries from systemic workplace harassment
By Kyla Stott-Jess A recent Alberta court decision indicates that health problems arising from systemic harassment in the workplace can be covered by workers’ compensation (WCB) insurance. This decision may have ramifications across Canada.
Harvey Weinstein: beauty and the beastly mogul
Over the last week, the fallout from a New York Times article regarding Harvey Weinstein has been swift and significant. On October 5, the Times published an explosive story about Hollywood producer and media mogul Weinstein’s alleged sexual harassment spanning decades. More and more women have been coming forward since the story broke to accuse […]
Evolving world of work sparks a call for ‘new collar’ workers
No one denies the world of work isn’t what it used to be. Employers and employees alike struggle to keep up with the dizzying pace of change shaking up an array of industries. With technological advances and changing economics creating opportunity for some while leaving others behind, “skills gap” has become a term recruiters understand […]
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.
No Smoking! Ever. Can You Ban smoking—Even Off Duty?
Employers are increasingly concerned about the health of their workforces for many good reasons. One is that poor health costs them money, says attorney Antoinette Pilzner. There are substantial expenses related directly to health care, and additional costs from indirect issues, such as absenteeism, presenteeism, workers’ compensation, and productivity. A big part of the problem […]
Attracting Diverse Employees? Make Sure They Stay
It takes more than effective recruiting to maintain a diverse workforce. As more employers have realized the importance of fostering diversity, they’ve also realized that even if they win at recruitment, the work of developing diversity is far from over. It also takes holding on to the good employees employers have worked hard to attract.
Workplace Violence and Hiring
A recent incident in Orange County, Florida, where a former employee entered the workplace and fatally shot five people before turning the gun on himself, has HR professionals again discussing how acts like these can be prevented. One issue that frequently comes up is the possible link between hiring and workplace violence. But does such […]