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Seriously, where is Andy Bernard? I’m worried about him. And his relationship with Erin. And Pete too. I’m not sure what a Pennsylvania court might say, but under Iowa law, Andy could presumably fire Pete simply because his girlfriend is attracted to him. See Nelson v. Knight (Iowa 2012) (dentist’s wife forced dentist to fire […]
To Recruit Workers, Manufacturers Pitch to Parents
Companies may not want parents attending job interviews with their adult children, but a number of employers aren’t above targeting parents in an effort to recruit their offspring.
Mental Health Issues More Prevalent Among Gen Z
America’s workforce is increasingly diverse along a number of axes. Companies are leveraging this diversity by putting more and more emphasis on diversity and inclusion initiatives to help boost their bottom lines. But, companies that strive to promote diversity in their workforces need to be aware of the specific needs and expectations of the groups contributing […]
Taking the Soft Approach to Corporate Wellness
by Kerry Anne Carter, vice president of Sales, and Carl Bergauer, field sales director, Staples Business Advantage It’s in a company’s best interest to ensure their workers are happy and healthy, so they can be more productive and positively impact the bottom line. However, simply putting a wellness program in place isn’t always the answer.
Texas employers need to be ready for new open carry law
by Laurianne Balkum A new Texas law allowing individuals with a concealed handgun license to openly carry a gun in a shoulder or hip holster takes effect January 1, but many employers will find they are able to restrict the open carrying of handguns if they so desire. The new law allows individuals to openly […]
The Fine Art of Brevity—Can It Help Your Training?
In today’s Advisor, we hear from BLR® CEO Dan Oswald regarding the effectiveness of brevity. With his message, consider this: Would your training have more of an impact if it was shorter and sweeter?
Survey: Over 50% of Workers Open to Leaving Their Current Employers
As the economy continues to improve, so do the chances of your employees looking for new job opportunities. A recent survey from Aon Hewitt, the global talent, retirement and health solutions business of Aon plc, finds 52% of employees are open to leaving their current employers for new opportunities. Of these employees, 44% are actively […]
RecruitCon 2019 Keynote Offers Tips to Avoid Making Bad Hires
Every HR professional and recruiter knows the cost of a bad hire. Time and money spent on the hiring and training go down the tube and now you are left with nothing but that same vacancy. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could avoid making bad hires in the first place?
Consider Personalized Employee Training Plans to Close the Skills Gap
Did you know that many organizations are opting to create training programs for employees that are more personalized rather than generic or role-based? These training plans take into account not only the role the individual is training for but also the individual’s future goals and any gaps in that person’s skill set. This trend is […]