Screening Candidates with Too Much Experience a Potential ADEA Violation
Can screening a candidate because they have too much experience become a legal problem? According to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, yes it can.
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The Continuing Zoom Experience
The widespread shift to remote work has been a blessing for millions of wardrobe-conscious workers. Instead of worrying whether colleagues will notice an outfit worn twice in the same week, most virtual meeting attendees can get by as long as they have a not-too-wrinkled dress shirt laying nearby. But even though virtual meetings don’t require […]
7 Signs You Have a Good Retirement Plan Advisor
When 401(k) plans first hit the scene in the early to mid-80s, financial advisors focused primarily on investment lineups, and that was OK with plan sponsors. However, as assets grew and the shift from defined benefit to defined contribution plans accelerated, employers began to realize they needed more help in this fast-changing retirement landscape. They […]
Communicating Culture During Recruitment
Ensuring a job applicant is a good cultural fit is one of the main tasks employers are seeking to accomplish during the interview process. It is often seen as being just as important, if not more important, than having the right skill set and experience. After all, many things can be taught, but if someone’s […]
Reviews: ‘Revenge Tool’ or ‘Extremely Defeating’
Dan Oswald’s recent epinion, “Bell Curve, or Everyone’s Excellent?” garnered a wide variety of interesting responses from our readers. One reader found that performance appraisals are a “revenge tool,” while others agreed that managers have to be tougher in grading performance. Oswald, who is CEO of BLR, blogs on business and leadership in the The […]
NY Gov Gifts Businesses with New Mask Mandate for the Holidays
Citing a “winter surge” in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday, December 10, that a new masking mandate will go into effect on Monday. Read on to understand how your business will be affected by the sudden new requirement, which may scare off both customers and staff alike during […]
When Leave Is Just One of Many Factors in Termination, It’s Still Retaliation
When an employee’s Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave is just one of many factors in an adverse employment action, it’s still FMLA retaliation, a federal appeals court has ruled.
Back to the Future: Making Sense of the Election Timing Rules for Cafeteria Plans
When H. G. Wells wrote The Time Machine in 1895, he struck a chord with mankind’s dream of going back in time. Interestingly, some employees may have the same dream regarding health and welfare benefits, in the form of retroactive elections.
The Importance of Personalization in Recruiting
Leveraging automation in recruitment messaging can be a huge time- and energy-saver when done correctly. However, many HR leaders and recruiters don’t realize that automated messages can be personalized, too.
‘Voluntary’ Resignation Supports Discrimination, Retaliation Claims
The Tenth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently overturned a trial court’s dismissal of a case without trial. The case was filed by a female manager in Colorado who claimed she was discriminated against after being forced to choose between moving to California as a part-time customer service representative or “voluntarily” resigning. HR Guide to […]