Can You Use Pinterest for Recruiting?
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?
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When Can You ‘Clarify’ or ‘Authenticate’ an FMLA Cert?
Authentication and Clarification of Medical Certifications Employers are entitled to authenticate or clarify information received on a medical certification form. It is important to note that the definitions of what constitutes permissible authentication and clarification are very limited. “Authentication” means providing the healthcare provider with a copy of the medical certification and requesting verification that […]
Say on Pay, Say on Frequency, Say on Golden Parachute Clarified
Lifshey, who is Managing Director at the New York Office of Pearl Meyer & Partners offered her “say on” tips at a recent webinar sponsored by BLR and HR Hero. Say on Pay requires non-binding advisory vote on compensation of Named Executive Officers. says Lifshey. The requirement is effective for any shareholder meeting occurring after […]
5 Tips for Tough Conversations with Employees
It’s a moment that any HR professional experiences sooner or later: a tough conversation with an employee. Maybe you’re implementing a professional improvement plan, maybe you need to discuss ways the individual can improve his or her performance, or maybe you need to implement a consequence for unprofessional behavior. No matter what the circumstance or […]
Reporting to the Board and Investors—Talent Metrics
First came Balanced Scorecards; now boards and investors increasingly demand human capital metrics in the reports they receive. Consultant David Creelman discusses the four new standards and offers examples of human capital reporting.
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LITIGATION VALUE: $350,000 My grandmother always said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. I never knew exactly what she meant. Until now. Michael’s diversity training, well intentioned as it may have been, provides ample evidence of discriminatory bias against employees of Indian descent in general and of Kelly in particular. Indeed, […]
Contracting out union work – comparing cases
By Brian P. Smeenk An interesting series of recent labor tribunal decisions provides lessons about the application of contracting out clauses in union agreements. These cases demonstrate how virtually the same collective agreement requirements can be handled quite differently, with dramatically different outcomes. They also demonstrate that contracting out bargaining unit work in the face […]
How to Determine the ROI of Your Mentorship Programs
One of the most notable studies available about the financial impact of mentorship programs was highlighted by The Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania and conducted by Gartner. The study found that employees who participated in a mentorship program (mentors and mentees alike) were more likely to be promoted and/or receive salary increases and were […]
Defense Failed Because of Performance Appraisal?
In court, an inadequate or inaccurate performance evaluation can be used against you with devastating results. Many’s the company that has fired for poor performance and then found out—too late—that its appraisal documents didn’t support the defense. We often don’t think of appraisals as legal challenges, but they often figure prominently in lawsuits. Juries tend […]
4 Technologies to Ease the Work of L&D Pros in 2022
The demand for learning and development (L&D) specialists has almost doubled around the world during 2021, immensely increasing pressure and reducing time for personal learning to a minimum, says LinkedIn’s 2022 Workplace Learning report. L&D experts questioned for the report mentioned technology use as one of the key areas they need to improve to overcome […]