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In a recent article we explored the concept of ghosting, where an applicant that would have been a good fit and maybe even has accepted an offer just vanishes without a word. Thanks to a collaboration with recruiters at Addison Group, we have a special three-part series. Each part will include one ghosting tale. If […]
An employee has been with the company for almost 2 years and is always on time and present. However, they have recently stopped showing up for their scheduled shifts. We learned that the employee has fallen into a deep depression which is restricting the individual from having contact not only with our company but also […]
As HR teams implement more digital tools for hiring, payroll, and employee management, they increasingly depend on third-party vendors. These partnerships increase efficiency, but they also introduce significant risks to privacy and compliance. Understanding the Core Risks of HR Vendor Partnerships Outsourcing work to a skilled third-party vendor can be integral to business operations, especially […]
Generative AI (Gen AI) is reshaping the workplace, offering powerful tools for creativity, productivity, and efficiency. However, unlocking its potential hinges on more than just adoption; employees must develop a nuanced understanding of how to use this technology effectively. Organizations must go beyond traditional training approaches and embrace rigorous tracking of learning progress and outcomes […]
The conversation around workday nutrition has undergone seismic changes in the past 2 years. An ongoing shift to remote work means employers have less direct impact on how their employees eat while simultaneously transforming employees’ food options and meal schedules in ways that may challenge them to make sound food choices. These changes have had […]
There are days when the workplace can feel a lot like an elementary school playground, with kids running back and forth tattling about their bruised feelings, having tearful meltdowns, and apparently really needing a nap and a snack.
The pursuit of the right talent continues to be highly competitive and, according to the latest research from PayScale, that pursuit is shaping compensation programs and strategies. In fact, PayScale’s 2017 Compensation Best Practices Report (CBPR) reveals a shift in strategy, as well as a gap between the perceptions of employees and employers with regard to pay.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the final overtime rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for its review. An RFI is an optional step used by governmental agencies when drafting rules in order to obtain public input on whether a new rule or […]
And the reward for highest recruiting ROI goes to … Employee Referral Programs. By the way, they also deliver the highest quality candidates, according to human capital solutions company CareerBuilder® In its Referral Madness—How Employee referral Programs Turn Good Employees into Great Recruiters and Grow Your Bottom Line, CareerBuilder cites studies indicating that for companies […]
A recent memo from the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) provides new guidelines regarding the language employers use in their company handbooks. Could your policies require review in order to stand up to scrutiny? BLR® Legal Editor Holly Jones, JD, has the advice you need in the following article.