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Announced in a press release, ManpowerGroup has released its latest Employment Outlook Survey. The survey indicates stable hiring plans among U.S. employers for the second quarter (Q2) of 2016. Taking into account seasonal variations, the Net Employment Outlook* is +16%, making anticipated hiring in Q2 2016 relatively stable compared to the first quarter of 2016 […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we covered the first six of Attorney Barbara Meister Cummins’ Top 10 least desirable quotes from managers. Today, 7 through 10, plus we’ll introduce a unique 10-minute training program. Cummins, principal of the Law Offices of Barbara Meister Cummins in New York City, offered her Top 10 at a Human Resources Association […]
We’ve been hearing about the tight labor market for some time now. With unemployment at historic lows, we’ve talked a lot about how hard it can be for companies to attract and retain top talent—it’s a seller’s market when it comes to labor.
By James M. Leva, JD, Day Pitney LLP A New Jersey federal court recently dismissed a disabled employee’s state-law contract claim, holding that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) preempted it.
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill — the Employee Free Choice Act — that would make it easier for employees to form unions. The measure was approved by a vote of 241-185.
Workers’ compensation usually protects managers and companies in California from fines and criminal prosecution over injuries and illnesses, but not always. Here’s what you need to know about “Serious Concealed Danger.”
In yesterday’s Advisor, Noelle Nitz and Linda Duffy helped us break through the metrics language barrier between HR and management. Today, their tips for managing metrics, plus an introduction to the webinar that makes your managers leaders. Nitz, President of the Institute for Financial Mastery, and Duffy, President of Leadership Habitude, made their remarks at […]
With the rising cost of higher education, some are considering whether a 4-year degree is worth the price, or whether they could land a high-paying career with an associate’s degree. A new CareerBuilder® survey, conducted with Economic Modeling Specialists, lists the highest-paying jobs that require an associate’s degree. Here are the top five jobs, along […]
By Megan E. Snyder The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a decision in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes, a landmark case involving 1.5 million female current and former Wal-Mart employees who attempted to challenge the retail giant’s employment practices. Essentially, the women complained that local stores have too much discretion in making decisions about […]
Employers and plan administrators in California should continue to watch the pendulum regarding same-sex marriage in the Golden State, which has swung again. A three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 on Feb. 8 in Perry v. Brown, Nos. 10-16696, 11-16577, that Proposition 8, the ballot initiative that amended the […]