Survey: Employees Are Spending More Time at Work, But Are Less Productive
Employees are working harder, but not smarter, according to research from The Smith Institute, a think tank based in the United Kingdom.
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Top 10 trends in background checks for employment
Should you conduct background checks for employment? California employers are understandably wary, with recent lawsuits alleging that background checks can have a disparate impact on protected groups. However, background checks can be a great resource. They provide an opportunity to learn more about potential employees and to investigate whether applicants have lied, stolen, or otherwise […]
It Takes More Than a Carrot and a Stick: Practical Ways for Getting Along with People You Can’t Avoid at Work
Employment law attorney Michael Maslanka reviews the book It Takes More Than a Carrot and a Stick: Practical Ways for Getting Along with People You Can’t Avoid at Work by Wess Roberts, Ph.D. Book explains faultfinders, or the self-righteous employees, and how employers can handle those employees. Wess Roberts, Ph.D., divides It Takes More Than […]
Does the DOMA Ruling Affect FMLA Rights for Same-Sex Couples?
When the Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of DOMA is unconstitutional, it opened up the possibility for married same-sex couples to be extended federal benefits on many levels, including things like FMLA leave. While the details have yet to be sorted, employers are gearing up for the many changes that will surely result. In […]
Global Hiring Intentions Mixed, but U.S. Remains Strong
Jobseekers rejoice, the job market continues to work in your favor. But for recruiters and hiring managers, the struggle to find top talent rages on. The hiring challenges are not just limited to the United State, however, as new survey findings reveal that global hiring intentions vary based on location.
What Are the Keys to a High-Performing Post-COVID Workforce?
While some of the challenges COVID brought to the business world have been left behind, others still linger in the background of today’s workforce, including supply chain issues. According to some experts, businesses should expect to continue to face supply chain issues until at least 2025. In some ways, the challenges presented by disruptions in […]
Robertson a sitting duck after controversial quotes released
Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson and his family are most likely not enjoying a Happy Happy Happy Holiday after his recent GQ interview hit newsstands. In the interview, Robertson is quoted as saying: “It seems like, to me, a vagina—as a man—would be more desirable than a man’s anus. That’s just me. I’m just thinking: […]
Independent Contractor? … I Don’t Think So
In yesterday’s Advisor, attorney Christine V. Walters offered tips on legal dangers associated with volunteers, interns, and independent contractors. Today, more of her tips, plus an introduction to the 50×50, a unique guide to 50 employment laws in 50 states.< Walters, who is a consultant with the FiveL Company in Westminster, MD, gave her recommendations […]
Turn ‘Sinning’ into ‘Winning’ with These 7 Tips (Part 2)
In part one of this article, we uncovered four “deadly sins” of recruiting and offered ways to fix these bad habits. Today, we’ll look at three more sins and how you can stop your recruiters from “committing” them.
Have Streaming and Online Services Really Been a Game Changer for Training?
Yesterday we began our special three-part question-and-answer session with Steve Rozillis, head of Customer Evangelism at Panopto, concerning contemporary methods of capturing training sessions. Today we’ll look into why it’s so important to store lectures and what streaming and online services have brought to the table.