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By Beth A. Kahn and Ashley A. Escudero The California Court of Appeal recently ruled on whether a university’s tenure review process can be construed as “protected activity” and therefore subject to a special legal procedure. Their decision came in the wake of an assistant professor’s claim of national origin discrimination when he was denied […]
Education and prevention are critical when it comes to improving women’s heart health, and HR leaders like you can play a pivotal role in spreading awareness and empowering women to take charge of their cardiac health. Consider my story: I was in my mid-40s and was experiencing persistent fatigue. I would get exhausted just walking […]
Your company needs workers with specific skills, and you can’t find qualified job candidates. Why not take a different approach and develop a workforce, by partnering with a local college?
Your vice president (VP) of customer service leads your whole team. Here’s how to choose a leader who will guide your brand to customer success.
There’s a certain image that probably comes to mind for many of us when we think of Wall Street bankers: expensive suits and well-groomed people.
Yesterday we looked into how college degrees might be the new high school diploma when it comes to hiring. Today we’ll look at some basics of recruiting college students.
by Courtney Bru The last few years have seen a dramatic expansion of rights on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court found unconstitutional the heterosexual definitions of “marriage” and “spouse” in the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). And earlier this year, the Court found same-sex marriage […]
When it comes to the future, freelancers will own the workplace.
In yesterday’s Advisor, we pointed out the new dangers from retaliation against protected workers. Today, more tips for preventing retaliation, and an introduction to a unique training system for your supervisors and managers. It’s Stupid, But It’s Natural Retaliation lawsuits are the most easily avoidable lawsuits out there, but unfortunately, for many managers, the natural […]
Establishing and maintaining policies in an employee handbook or personnel policy manual consistent with current legislation and case law is an employer’s best defense when negotiating employment issues, says Attorney Marc L. Jacuzzi. In today’s Advisor, Jacuzzi offers tips and recommendations for improving your employee handbook. He is a shareholder in law firm Simpson, Garrity, […]