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Previous Recruiting Daily Advisor articles have discussed the difference between job descriptions and job postings, and provided tips for writing job posts that get attention. But what should you include in a job posting? What are the most important elements of an ad?
by Deanah Shelly You’ve watched True Detective and Law & Order. You’ve seen search warrants in action. The police need them to gather evidence involving murder, illegal drugs, and firearms. But beware! Search warrants can also be served on your workplace.
Challenges and opportunities created by the Affordable Care Act are prompting two-thirds of companies to consider altering their pre-65 retiree health strategies over the next few years, according to a new Aon Hewitt survey.
It’s no secret that since the recession many workers have found themselves expected to do more with less. They’ve seen wage and hiring freezes as well as cutbacks in benefits. They’ve also worked under a cloud – knowing that their jobs could disappear in the next round of layoffs. As the economy begins to recover, […]
Oscar Wilde once said, “After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relatives.” One can only hope that this saying holds true for your coworkers as well, especially if you offend their taste buds.
An earlier Recruiting Daily Advisor article cites research from nonprofit Human Resources association WorldatWork, which finds the number of companies using sign-on bonus programs stands at a 15-year high.
by Danna Korn Many companies are turning to wellness programs to boost employee engagement, and wearable technology is helping the initiative. For more information on wearables, we present an article by Danna Korn, cofounder and CEO (Chief Energizing Officer) of Sonic Boom Wellness, a software company specializing in fun, innovative corporate wellness programs that improve […]
Yesterday we heard from Rebecca Barnes-Hogg of YOLO Insights on the topic of mass recruiting. Today, she answers a few questions.
In an ironic twist, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has announced that Philadelphia-based Mothers Work, Inc., which does business as Motherhood Maternity, will pay $375,000 to settle a lawsuit charging that the maternity clothes retailer refused to hire pregnant applicants. In addition, the EEOC charged that the company retaliated against a former assistant manager, LaShonda […]
Litigation Value: No liability to Dunder Mifflin/Sabre, but plenty of room for improvement in behavior, as always. In the second week of Season 7 of The Office, Sabre miraculously escaped without an obvious lawsuit. For this shocking development, I’m inclined to credit the fact that Michael Scott spent most of the episode locked in the […]