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Ernst & Young, LLP, which ranked among the top 10 companies on DiversityInc’s “2014 Top 50 Companies for Diversity” list and the 2014 National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) “Top Companies for Executive Women,” has demonstrated a sustained commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. The firm, which was ranked third on the DiversityInc Top 50 list […]
Respondents in a recent survey were asked, “How do you anticipate total employment at your location to change in the [next] three months to the end of September 2018 compared to the current quarter?” If you’re actively recruiting new talent for your company, you can join the 24% of employers that are also looking to […]
Hopefully, the folks at Dunder Mifflin took note of today’s mandated minimum wage increase required under the Fair Minimum Wage Act passed in 2007. As of today, the minimum wage is $6.55; next year, the official federal minimum wage will be increased to $7.25 per hour. While it’s unlikely that this will affect the wages […]
One generation stands out as being more motivated at work by a sense of purpose, and it’s not who you might think. Surprisingly, Baby Boomers (46%) and Generation X (32%) are more motivated by having a sense of purpose at work than their younger Millennial counterparts (24%), according to the Staples Business Advantage 2016 Workplace […]
When it comes to attracting and retaining talent, the experience a company offers its workforce is more important than it’s ever been, especially in this tough hiring market.
Typically, coming out of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and staring Christmas squarely in the eye, I would be writing about taking the time to appreciate family and friends. It’s a time of gathering with those closest to you at holiday parties and meals. It’s a time of celebration and thanksgiving.
It may be on the top 10 list of dream jobs—working in a brewery. But, in fact, making beer is a highly hazardous activity. Among the dangers are extremely hot liquids, caustic chemicals, fast-moving machinery, wet floors, forklifts, and carbon dioxide emissions. Yes, those beautiful bubbles can be bad for workers’ health. Making beer is […]
The Recruiting Daily Advisor was recently at the 19th Annual HR Technology Conference and Exposition in Chicago. In a session titled “What’s Trending and Beyond? Talent Acquisition Technology for Modern Recruiting,” Elaine Orler, CEO & cofounder of Talent Function talks about what the future might hold.
By Holly Jones, JD The I-9 form is one of the most crucial parts of legal compliance in hiring. It’s important that your Human Resources (HR) staff is trained to do it right, because one wrong step can result in hefty fines. Here with some of the ins and outs of I-9s is an analysis […]
My oldest graduated from college recently, says business and leadership blogger Dan Oswald. In addition to reminding me that I am, indeed, getting older, it caused me to consider what sage career and life advice I might have for him. Oswald, CEO of BLR, offered his advice to his son in a recent edition of […]