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We are trying to get ready for our EEO-1 reporting for September 2007, when the new form with the new breakdown of race and ethnicity comes into play. I have two questions: 1. Do we have to resurvey our employee population for this? How would we go about getting them to self-identify? And if they […]
Fueled by heightened pressure to ensure that executives deliver immediate results, more organizations are throwing out old ideas about newcomer orientation— especially with manager-level hires.
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the legendary Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, in which a Mexican force of 4,500 men faced 6,000 well-trained French soldiers. The battle lasted four hours and ended in a victory for the Mexican army under Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza. Along with Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16, Cinco de Mayo […]
Like many of you, I am still reeling from last night’s brutal season opener of The Walking Dead. Looking at the episode through the lens of an employment lawyer, a few thoughts came to mind: first, Negan’s managerial style is a tad harsh; second, he could really use some training on positive motivation techniques; and […]
If you’ve ever donned a headset and been transported to a virtual world, you’ll likely agree that virtual reality (VR) has tremendous potential for various business functions, including recruiting, onboarding, and training.
By Chris Ceplenski, Managing Editor, News ‘Hot jobs’ is a term HR professionals are certainly familiar with, but what does it really mean? And how can you determine whether these hot jobs are a critical to your organization? Finally, what kinds of rewards or compensation should you be giving those employees in hot jobs who […]
Candidate attraction is a top priority for many employers, but are these companies actually listening to what employees want? If your company doesn’t offer a good work/life balance, you may be missing out on top talent.
Be it young or old, more than one-third of global candidates (34%) perceive their age as their biggest barrier to career development, according to a global study conducted by ManpowerGroup Solutions, part of ManpowerGroup.
By Kevin O’Neill In a recent British Columbia Supreme Court decision, Gerry Miller v. Convergys CMG Canada Limited Partnership, the court confirms a number of useful principles for employers who use an employment agreement containing minimum severance provisions.
Workplace investigations can be time consuming and exhausting—but, despite that, they’re not a time where it’s okay to cut corners. When conducting an investigation, the organization must always remember that it’s not only seeking to resolve the issue at hand, it’s also seeking to minimize the risk of future lawsuits and do everything properly in […]