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Under the “escalator principle” of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, employers must consider workers returning from military service for discretionary promotions they might otherwise have received — not just automatic promotions, according to the recent decision of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that overturned a ruling by the […]
In recent years, business relationships have increased in complexity. So, among all the independent contractors, franchises, joint ventures, and internships, just who is an employee? And which company—or companies—is the employer? Federal and state regulators are taking a new look at those questions and responding with new interpretations and new regulations. The federal government, in […]
According to a recent survey, only about a third of college students feel like they’re prepared and that they’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the job market and in the workplace. And there’s good reason for this because, unfortunately, there are currently four college trends and practices that are […]
Many managers think retention is management’s problem, that it’s all about salary and benefits and perks. “There’s nothing I can do” they think. But studies show that in large measure, it’s what happens at the department and individual levels that makes the difference in retention. Reviews of exit interviews tend to back up this idea, […]
by Dan Oswald “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.” —Abraham Lincoln As a child, whenever my mouth started running in the wrong direction, my mother would say, “If you don’t have anything nice to say about someone, don’t say anything at all.” It’s not […]
In a world where many businesses are competing for the same talent, companies that want to get ahead need to start investing in technologies and strategies that improve their recruiting efforts. One of the most effective ways to enhance recruitment is the use of mobile keywords. In fact, mobile keywords and mass texting will revolutionize […]
Why do so many employee engagement initiatives fail? Nicole Price of Cy Wakeman explains that there are three key reasons based on faulty assumptions made by employers. In this video, Price discusses the 3rd flaw—believing that engagement alone drives results—during a session at BLR’s Advanced Employment Issues Symposium (AEIS). Nicole Price, vice president of Training […]
Much has been written about Apple founder Steve Jobs since he died last week. The adjectives describing him have been numerous. This Silicon Valley icon has been described as an innovator, a visionary, inspirational, and the best entrepreneur ever. But Mr. Jobs’ death has also raised questions about the future of the company he cofounded […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we learned about innovative classroom activities as well as points for better PowerPoint® presentations. Today, we get tips from another training expert on how to make the best use of classroom space.
The 2018–2019 school year will be kicking off for many college students over the next few weeks, which begs the question, when do you start recruiting college seniors?