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3 Actions to Take for Developing a More Diverse Workforce
It’s becoming more and more important for hiring managers and learning and development (L&D) professionals to develop a more diverse workforce and workplace right now.
Diversity and inclusion: America’s CEOs are showing the path forward
by David S. Fortney and H. Juanita M. Beecher We should honor—not attack—those who have stood up for equality and other cherished American values. —Intel CEO Brian Krzanich upon his resignation from the American Manufacturing Council The summer of 2017 has shown that American business is committed to, and prepared to defend, broad-based EEO and […]
What You Think Employees Want Versus What They Really Want
No matter how long you’ve been in the recruitment game, you’ve probably been able to compile a list of benefits, either formally or informally, that you believe talent is looking for. But what if that list doesn’t match up with reality anymore?
2018 Hot Jobs and Predictions for 2019
2018 was a year of robust growth, based on various economic indicators. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth was strong. Corporate profits reached impressive heights, especially in the technology sector. Americans last enjoyed a prolonged period of low unemployment in the 1950s, with current unemployment reaching a level not seen since 1968.
Faces of HR: NEOGOV CHRO Reid Walsh’s Journey from Campaigns to Compliance
Reid Walsh, Chief Human Resources Director at NEOGOV, proves that a passion for public service—not a linear career path—is a great foundation for modern HR leadership. Today, she’s focused on helping government organizations build engaged, high-performing workforces through smart, human-centered strategies. Walsh’s current work is deeply informed by her extraordinary experience in the public sector. She previously served […]
Marijuana in the Workplace: You May Have to Allow Employees to Work Under the Influence
You notice a strange odor as you walk by an employee standing on the street in the smokers’ area outside the entrance to your building. Then you realize the person is smoking marijuana. You may think you have clear grounds for discipline, termination or even calling the police. But taking action against the worker could […]
Please Sue Me—2014 edition
Popular SHRM speaker Hunter Lott (hunterlott.com) opened his always-well-attended Please Sue Me 2014 presentation with the usual list of “Please Sue Me’s.”
If Feedback Is All Positive, Results Can Be Negative
Entitled Applicants, Savvier Candidates, and Comedic Résumé Errors: How One Recruiter Has Adapted
Recruiting has evolved heavily over the last 10 years—and not just because of record-low unemployment rates. Some candidates have become better negotiators. Some ghost interviewers. Others fight back when they are rejected, sometimes with foul language—at least, that’s been the experience of one seasoned recruiter.