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3 Key Aspects of Leadership Training for the Modern World

To recap: Roselinde Torres, senior partner of The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and leadership expert in its People & Organization practice, says that “There are some aspects of leadership that are timeless, like vision, intelligence, good judgment, courage, ambition, and integrity. However, the hierarchical, inward-focused leadership style that defined the 20th century is unraveling. The […]

ADEA Basics

What is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and are you in compliance?

Over 1/3 of Employers Would Rather Hire a Robot or AI Than a Recent Graduate

A new survey conducted by Workplace Intelligence in collaboration with Hult International Business School illustrates the sour outlook employers have for recent graduates. The study found that 37% of employers would prefer hiring a robot or AI over a recent college graduate. This striking statistic reflects growing concerns about the preparedness of new entrants to […]

Implicit Bias Can Take Toll on Performance Review Process

More and more employers are exploring unconscious bias and what they can do to manage the damage caused by biases people may not even realize they harbor. Most of the attention has focused on unconscious bias’s effect on hiring and how it causes uncomfortable interactions between coworkers and the public. But biased attitudes also can […]

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Millennials Aren’t Disruptive—They’re Innovating the Hiring Process

You’re probably sick of hearing about Millennial workers, and as a Millennial, so am I! Fortunately, Generation Z is starting to enter the workforce, which means we can all turn our attention to attracting and retaining this new group of workers. But before we completely write off Millennial talent, I’ll share a few strategies some […]

A refresher on successfully defending EEOC and other agency charges

by Ryann E. Ricchio Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges have clearly become a cost of doing business for many (if not most) employers today. Like anything else, employers can get into a routine—or maybe even a “rut”—in investigating and responding to charges. This article provides a refresher on how to successfully defend EEOC and […]

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10 Tips for Hiring Minors This Summer

It’s that time again, when employers are considering hiring minors for the summer—in camps, restaurants, resorts, swimming pools, and anywhere else business picks up in the warm weather months. There are strict laws pertaining to hiring minors.

Tax Bill Affects Numerous Fringe Benefits

The massive tax overhaul recently enacted by Congress includes provisions that affect a variety of fringe benefits, along with other aspects of employee benefits and compensation.