Filling Summer Job Openings
Summertime and the living is easy, unless of course you can’t find candidates to fill summer job openings. This year, why not make it a point to target teens for some of those summer jobs?
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Avoiding Bias When Hiring Security Officers
The challenge for the security guard industry has always been: How do we hire the best and the brightest, even though we can’t pay them as much as we need to? How do we attract qualified people? Security officer firms that need to hire a lot of guards to staff a new or expanding contract […]
Better with age: legal issues with the aging American workforce
by Allison B. Wannop It is undeniable that the American workforce is getting older or, shall we say, more mature. In The Aging U.S. Workforce, the Stanford Center on Longevity estimates that by 2020, workers 55 and older will make up a quarter of the U.S. labor force, up from 13% in 2000. As the […]
FMLA: Is a More Unpleasant Job Still an Equivalent Job?
In yesterday’s Advisor, we discussed the common issue of “I don’t want to take back the person on FMLA; the temp is much better.” In today’s issue, some job restoration scenarios, and an introduction to the “FMLA Bible.” FMLA Restoration Example 1 John is a bank teller. He works at a bank branch 20 miles […]
As Skills Demand Rises, so Do Demands for Raises
If your managers are not already fielding requests from employees for raises and promotions, they soon may be, according to a recent Accountemps survey. An improving economy and higher demand for skilled workers means professionals are more confident in their job prospects—and they’re on the hunt for bigger paychecks and loftier titles.
I Taught Them, But They Didn’t Learn
It’s a pretty common scenario—you’ve gone through the motions of training, but the participants didn’t pay much attention. That’s a real problem with HR subjects, because the stakes are high. Today, with a nod to our sister publication Safety Daily Advisor, we’ll offer tips for getting—and holding—your audience’s attention. What’s the attention span of your […]
Scantily-Clad, Pierced, Tattooed: How to Draw the Line
Can’t people just dress right? It’s such a hassle dealing with employees with prominent tattoos, midriff-baring tops, and see through materials. Let’s let the famous HR Red Book® sort it out. Dress codes. Most every company needs one, but putting together a policy that everyone understands, and that complies with government requirements isn’t easy. For […]
Take Our Survey—Benefits: Perks & Insurance
A solid benefits package can be a great asset to a company wishing to attract top talent. What’s happening with benefits (including perks and insurance) in the real world? What are your competitors up to? Help us find out!
Easiest Halloween Costume Ever—Dress Like That Social Media CEO
Get a last minute invite to a Halloween party, and don’t have a costume? Just go into your closet, and you can go as a famous CEO. SilkRoad’s “Social Media and Workplace 2012 Report” surveyed more than 1,100 employees in North America to understand how people are using social media at work to communicate and […]
EEOC’s Confidentiality Requirements Are Too Strict, Court Says
Federal guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act states that all employee medical information must be kept confidential, but that goes above and beyond what the statute requires, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Nov. 20. Despite what the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says, ADA protects only information obtained in response to […]