Culture of Help Benefits the Company and the Individual
Early in my publishing career, I took the “assist” part of my editorial assistant job quite literally, and I would volunteer for nearly every task lobbed at my team by our publisher.
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Is Zappos’ Approach to Recruiting Right for You?
In yesterday’s Advisor, BLR legal editor Jasmin Rojas explored Zappos’ new approach to recruiting—all on social media, no postings. In this issue, more of her thoughts about how you may learn from their initiative.
The Great Escape: Why America’s Workforce is Trading the Corporate Ladder for Career Ownership
The “gold watch” era of corporate loyalty is officially a thing of the past. A new study by The Harris Poll and The Entrepreneur’s Source has revealed a major shift in how Americans view their professional futures. Today, 83% of people see business ownership as a viable alternative to the traditional 9-to-5, with the majority believing that being your own boss […]
NLRB Says Dress Code Gripe Was Protected Concerted Activity
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has just ruled that Nevada employee Gerald Foley engaged in protected concerted activity when he questioned his supervisor, in front of his coworkers, about a new dress code.
Train Leaders to Lead Like Lincoln
Historical biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, identifies 10 leadership qualities that President Abraham Lincoln demonstrated that she believes still apply to today’s leaders. Here are the last four qualities that Lincoln—and your managers and supervisors—can learn to apply in the workplace […]
Most Common ‘Essential Function’ Mistakes
Conceptually, “essential functions” seems easy enough, but it’s tricky when you get down to specifics. And there are common mistakes that are easily avoided. Here are some “essential” guidelines, courtesy of attorney Natividad Valdez of the Washington State Department of Personnel. Why Are Essential Functions So Important? From a human resources standpoint, identifying essential functions […]
Every Employee and Applicant Is a Talent Scout
Even with a 24-person recruiting team, VistaPrint is always looking for other sources to recruit top talent, so the company views each of its 900 employees—and each job applicant—as a talent scout. “The recruitment team is not the only team that is responsible for gathering talent here. Every person in this organization is asked to […]
Train Your Leaders on 5 More Leadership Skills
In an article that first appeared on HR.BLR.com, guest columnist Elizabeth Dukes from iOffice.com writes that while the top leaders’ instincts are much of what helped them rise to the top, many of their most valuable tools are learned skills. If you are looking to advance into a top leadership position, here are 5 more […]
Salary Aside, What Matters Most to Workers
Beyond the paycheck, what factors are critical for candidates considering job offers?
ADA Class-Action Certification Denied for Wendy’s Employees
Employees are having a particularly difficult time bringing class action suits that invoke the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to experts, and a recent case involving Wendy’s employees is no exception. The nature of ADA — particularly its individualized analysis requirements — makes class actions alleging disability discrimination less likely to succeed than those alleging […]