Talent Management Practices in Need of Attention
A new report finds that while employee engagement and retention are strategic priorities for a majority of U.S. organizations, budgets remain static, presenting a challenge for many employers.
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Employees Hold the Key to Employers’ Data Security
by Mark Wiletsky It has become almost commonplace to hear that a government agency or private corporation has been the victim of a data security breach. As a result, hundreds of customers’ or employees’ personal data is at risk of being used for criminal purposes such as identity theft. Approximately 70 percent of those breaches […]
BYOD: It’s Way Ahead of the Law, But You Need a Policy
There are 10 key challenges for HR under Dodd Frank and its various “Say on” requirements, says consultant Deborah Lifshey. Although about half are not currently in force, it’s still a significant hassle. Many employees are bringing their smartphones and tablets with them to the office—and employers need to be prepared, says attorney Brian Jackson. […]
How Can You Hire for Personality if You Don’t Meet the Candidate?
With recruiting technology rapidly replacing in-person interviews, hiring managers are beginning to miss something very important: the personality of the candidate.
Your Company's Image is Everything
I’ll never forget my first job interview. Hearing about how great this company was to work for made me want that job so much more. When I arrived, I had to wait a long time before meeting with the interviewer. I wasn’t given any information about the delay, wasn’t offered anything to drink, and wasn’t […]
Staggering cost of ‘no cause’ finding: Employer pays employee LTD benefits to age 65
By Katherine Pollock The Ontario Superior Court decision in Fernandes v. Peel Educational, 2014 ONSC 6506, reminds employers in Canada of how badly matters can go awry when a decision on the merits of a cause case is taken out of the hands of the parties and left in the hands of a third party […]
Writing or Auditing Your Affirmative Action Plan: Tough Jobs Made Easier
Writing or auditing your AAP makes filling out your IRS Form 1040 look tame. But there is a resource to help you do it better and easier. The EEO-1 report recently written about in HR Daily Advisor is just one part of an effort by this nation to end discrimination in the workplace. It started […]
Amid Ongoing Demand for Skilled Workers, U.S. Labor Market Tightens
U.S. hiring confidence remains strong in Q2 2018, as one in five employers plans to grow their workforce in the three months ahead.
Should Employees Expect Privacy with Work-Related Technology?
Your employees are talking and texting and tapping on their iPads 24-7, it seems. How far can you legally peek into what they’re doing?
Managing Medical Certifications Under FMLA
This article series covers managing medical certifications under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).