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by Dinita L. James Reports out of the nation’s capital indicate the time finally may be right for comprehensive immigration reform. The word “comprehensive” encompasses a lot of issues, including border security and what some call a “pathway to citizenship” and others call “amnesty.” Everyone describing the scope of comprehensive immigration reform seems to include […]
From the employer’s perspective, employee network groups can boost engagement and retention—or they can create divisiveness. To ensure the former, employers must be involved from the start.
Last August, the OFCCP announced a final rule that makes significant changes to the regulations implementing the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, or VEVRAA. VEVRAA prohibits employment discrimination against specified categories of veterans by federal government contractors and subcontractors. For a closer look at the new regulations and the implications for federal contractors, we […]
In the wake of Loper Bright, many employers have questioned whether long-standing federal regulations remain on solid footing. On April 1, 2026, in DOL v. Americare Healthcare Services,the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit provided a clear answer – yes, where Congress has expressly delegated authority to an agency. In a decision with immediate implications […]
Employment law attorney Michael P. Maslanka reviews Guy Kawasaki’s book Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions and shares some key points on persuasion that can easily be adapted to your business. Less Is More First off, keep it short. Kawasaki suggests looking at the best slogans (e.g., “Got milk?” or “Just do […]
In an article first appearing on HR.BLR.com®, Mike Broderick, cofounder and CEO of Turning Technologies, shared how the combination of gamification and learning technology can give every training program a boost. A leading innovator over 20 years in the group response industry, Broderick is a recipient of the prestigious Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the […]
It goes without saying that there is an issue attracting and retaining talent. We’ve heard it countless times this year, and it doesn’t look like current talent issues will be resolved any time soon. With that being said, if you’re looking to recruit talent for leadership roles and aren’t having any luck, maybe it’s time […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we began a training session on recruiting best practices, including how to make the best use of résumés and application forms. Today, we go over best practices for checking references, preemployment testing, and other company policies on hiring.
The reasons are twofold. First, they feel less likely to get a callback. And second, according to a recent survey, they are less likely—by 16%—to get a callback. A Harris Poll for Cancer and Careers recently found that 61% of respondents’ fear that disclosing their cancer diagnosis would lessen their chances of getting hired. Also, […]
Try this one on for size. A number of years ago, four to be exact, we were enjoying a successful relationship with a company we had contracted with since 1995. By all accounts, the firm was doing a good job for us. In 2007, one of the key people employed by the firm decided to […]