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By Seth Kahan HR’s responsibility to recruit and develop the right team of leaders is critical to business success—shirk it at your peril. Talent development and acquisition is a make-or-break success factor for those organizations leading the way in business innovation. HR leaders have the upper hand and are uniquely positioned to make an ROI […]
I’m in the process of writing my Q1 report for our board of directors and I’m trying to come up with the appropriate adjective to describe the current economic environment and explain its impact on our business. As I searched for the right adjective to describe the business climate we’re facing I first considered “challenging.” […]
In a recent article we explored the concept of ghosting, where an applicant that would have been a good fit and maybe even has accepted an offer just vanishes without a word. Thanks to a collaboration with recruiters at Addison Group, we have a special three-part series. Each part will include one ghosting tale. If you have your […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we looked at a survey suggesting that the best candidates often come from referrals. Today, we’ll look at the rest of the survey.
By David S. Fortney, Editor Federal Employment Law Insider Fortney & Scott, LLC More than two years after the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) went into effect, the Equal Employment Opportunity Agency (EEOC) is finally issuing regulations interpreting the law’s requirements. The regulations provide crucial information for employers who, for the past two years, have struggled […]
Yesterday’s Advisor covered the first three “Sins” of recruiting; today, the rest of our list of seven sins.
With serious outbreaks in several states, this year’s flu season is shaping up to be one to remember. Especially concerning is the fact that the vaccine may not be a good match for the virus. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is encouraging employers and employees to maintain a healthy, flu-free workplace this […]
By Dinita L. James Arizona’s minimum wage will increase 30 cents to $7.65 for the 2012 calendar year, making it 40 cents higher than the federal minimum wage. The increase is a result of Proposition 202, also known as the Raise the Arizona Minimum Wage for Working Arizonans Act, which was approved by state voters […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, Clint Swindall, president and CEO of Verbalocity, Inc., shared thoughts on employee engagement and how you can inspire employees to live for the weekday. Today Swindall looks at another perspective—the leader side of engagement.
You might guess technology. But that would be wrong.