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Pros and Cons of “Voluntary” Attrition

Voluntary attrition—when employees choose to leave a company on their own—can be an attractive workforce strategy for organizations looking to reduce headcount without resorting to layoffs. The Trump administration has leaned on this approach in recent months, implementing policies like mandatory return-to-office (RTO) mandates and a “deferred resignation” program, which offers up to eight months […]

Emergency Planning 101: Tips for Basic Preparedness

The very real possibility of an emergency in the workplace is not a pleasant thought, and planning for such situations can be overwhelming. With so many contingencies and aspects to consider, some employers may fear that their emergency planning will fall short. Here are some tips for being prepared.

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How to Manage Your Team Remotely

While remote work is the norm for many across the globe (43% of workers, in fact), the rest of us are relatively unaccustomed to this lifestyle. Figuring out how to be just as productive at home as you are in the office can be a huge adjustment. So as a manager, how do you continue […]

Can’t We Use the ‘Faltering Company’ Exception for Layoffs?

Well, we’re faltering, you may think, so we don’t have to worry about WARN, but it’s not as simple as that. Exceptions to the WARN Act Notice Requirements The WARN Act’s notice requirements do not apply if the conditions of one of the following exceptions are met: Temporary facility Completion of a particular project when […]

The Internet of Things: How Well Trained Are Your Employees?

The Atlantic recently released research showing that the HR software market is worth approximately $15 billion. Learning management systems (LMS) made up $2.5 billion of that total. However, up to 30% of LMS developed corporate training was shown to be wasted. These numbers might trend up as HR and L&D start adding to the Internet […]

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Hiring Freezes Most Common Cost-Containment Strategy During COVID-19

What a difference a few months make! At the beginning of 2020, all we could talk about was the candidate-driven market and how jobseekers held the upper hand in deciding who they worked for. Now, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, it seems employers are back in control, but they aren’t hiring.

How to Use Structured Hiring to Build Inclusive Workplaces

A great hiring process is a business necessity and can be a major competitive advantage—if done right. It’s about more than streamlining paperwork and getting roles filled quickly; your ability to hire the right people in the right roles at the right time is the deciding factor in how well your business performs. As a […]

Virtual Hiring Tips for 2022

Today, virtual recruiting is the primary recruitment method for a variety of organizations. A solid virtual recruitment strategy involves not only searching for candidates through professional sites, online career forums, and social media but also conducting virtual interviews and virtual onboarding processes.

Summer Intern Gets Fired Over Fake Pilot Names

Earlier this summer, we wrote about a new anchor who was fired for swearing on the air. In his defense, it was the young anchor’s first day on the job, and he didn’t know his microphone was on. The blunder quickly spread on social media, and thanks to quick action on the part of the […]