Advantages of 1099 Contractors
In a previous post, we talked about the decision companies face in classifying workers as independent contractors—those who receive a 1099 for tax purposes—and traditional employees who receive a W2.
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How to Attract, Hire, and Train Minors for Seasonal Work (Part 2)
Continuing from yesterday’s post, here’s more information about how to hire and train minors for seasonal work.
Should Social MOOCs Be Part of Your T&D?
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have started to revolutionize the world of advanced education. MOOCs have turned the traditional model of post-secondary education—involving enrollment at an institution for a typical 4-year term of structured coursework—on its head. And they might do the same for your organization’s T&D.
Hiring Homerun: How to Play Smart with U.S. Job Creation and Hiring Trends
By Susan Vitale, iCIMS In a constantly changing industry, keeping a pulse check on current trends is a must for talent acquisition success. Although any player in the job market should be aware of its upcoming changes, it is up to recruiters to actively engage with these changes in order to produce best-practice hiring processes […]
Security Officer Claims Retaliation After Firearms Trainer Sexually Harassed Him
A male security officer alleged that a male firearms trainer sexually harassed him and that he became the victim of retaliation when he complained of the harassment. What Happened In February 2002, “Clark” started working as a security officer at a nuclear power plant in Buchanan, New York—initially as an employee of Wackenhut Services, Inc., […]
The Toughest Leadership Transition
Tacy M. Byham, Ph.D., and Richard S. Wellins, Ph.D. When individual contributors become leaders for the first time, the challenges that accompany the transition can be overwhelming. The severity of those challenges is something those of us in HR shouldn’t ever lose sight of, especially given all that we can—and should—do to help new leaders […]
How To Polish (or Pitch) Your Bad-Apple Employees
Every workplace has them: Those bad-apple employees who spoil the whole barrel.
EEOC Repeals Harassment Guidance Relating to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
On January 22, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2 to 1 to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace—which had provided the agency’s position for identifying, preventing, and responding to workplace harassment, particularly the harassment of LGBTQ+ workers—after finding the guidance exceeded the agency’s rulemaking authority. Repeal Follows Executive […]
Research Unveils Markers for HiPo Candidates
In today’s competitive job market, high potential (HiPo) employees are even more of a Holy Grail than they normally are. That’s because research consistently shows that a small percentage of the workforce drives a large portion of organizational outcomes. And those star employees are multipliers, too, boosting the performance of their colleagues—especially their direct reports—by […]
Cal-COBRA: New Health Care Continuation Notices And Extended Coverage For Small Employers’ Workers
Governor Wilson has just signed a new law which will provide employees of small organizations access to COBRA-type continuation health care benefits. The new rules take effect January 1, 1998.