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When a St. Louis city worker was fired for complaining about the advances of her supervisor, she filed suit for sexual harassment and wrongful termination. But what makes this case “strange but true” is the evidence she used to show that the boss considered their relationship more than just professional. While the boss claims his […]
Once a week, there’s bound to be someone in your office who rejoices, “Thank goodness, it’s Friday!” This statement is usually proclaimed after workers have suffered through a long, grueling workweek and are getting prepared for the weekend. However, a new study from HappyOrNot shows that Friday may not be the happiest day of the […]
The United States spends more on health care than any other country, with costs growing at a faster rate than inflation. Rising costs are not only hitting consumers hard but also affecting employers, requiring them to pay higher and higher premiums every year. As a result, HR leaders have to make a difficult decision: Either they eat these costs […]
Vanderpump Rules chronicles the life and times of the extremely attractive employees at former Real Housewife Lisa Vanderpump’s highly successful restaurants throughout greater Los Angeles. Bravo fans were shocked when reports recently surfaced that the mustachioed Tom Sandoval, co-owner of TomTom, was cheating (gasp!) on his longtime girlfriend, SUR Restaurant & Lounge employee and castmate […]
In a world where more and more people have digital personas and social media is used by millions, is it any surprise that nearly every social media platform – including Pinterest – has a recruiting angle?
They waited 6 days for it to come. It’s Sunday. It’s the weekend. Employees can sleep in and can pretty much do what they want. Then why don’t they like it?
A new study from Visier, a provider of Workforce Intelligence, has found that although organizations today are spending more money than ever on recruiting, 52% of hiring managers are unable to predict the long-term success of their new hires. Furthermore, the study found that 71% of hiring managers said that to increase the quality of […]
Workplace flexibility is a pretty big deal these days. But, a new survey shows that most workers in the U.S. would rather go the office.
Yesterday’s Advisor featured 10 tips for successful telecommunicating; today, the legal issues that challenge companies with telecommuters, again from attorneys Deanna Brinkerhoff and Cathleen Yonahara.
by Brendan Gooley and John Herrington As many employers know, the list of potential plaintiffs who may sue an employer for alleged employment discrimination extends beyond current and former employees and includes rejected job applicants. We want to take the time to remind you of that unfortunate fact and offer five easy steps to minimize […]