The Hottest Jobs of 2019
As an HR manager likely struggling with recruiting talent, it helps to know the market. Recent research into the hottest jobs in 2019 can help you fine tune your strategy for finding and retaining talent this year.
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Faces of HR: The Strategic Journey of Karina Young
With over 12 years in HR leadership, Karina Young has built her career on a simple, powerful philosophy: people strategy isn’t just about supporting employees; it’s about fueling business growth. As VP of People at the HR tech firm 15Five, she blends innovation with pragmatism to ensure that her team is always forward-thinking and deeply aligned with the […]
Workplace Learning Stats You Need to Know Before 2019 Ramps Up
According to a 2018 LinkedIn Learning survey, here are some learning stats and information you’ll want to keep in mind before 2019 starts.
How to Get Ahead of Pandemic ‘Rage Quitting’
Compared with a year ago, the labor market is in much better shape. True, many employers are struggling to fill openings, but the latest Adzuna data shows jobseekers flooding back into the market this September to meet this unprecedented demand. The somewhat unexpected downside of growing job opportunities is that we’re also seeing much higher-than-usual […]
Immigration Enforcement: Are You in Compliance with Federal Immigration Law?
This is a serious issue; various government agencies have started to coordinate their efforts as they search for unauthorized workers. The smallest mistake in your paperwork or policies could lead to hefty fines and costly lawsuits. With the latest immigration crackdown under way, it’s crucial for you to make your I-9 administration run smoothly and […]
Employer wins discrimination case — Evidence of non-performance outweighs employer’s imprudent remark
A recent appeals court ruling shows that clear and consistent documentation of an employee’s poor performance is more important than certain imprudent things a supervisor may say to an employee. Robert Dickerson, an individual with a mental disability, worked as a part-time custodian for an Illinois community college. He was recorded several times losing employer property and […]
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 […]
Trends in Addressing Employee Work/Life Balance Needs
The push for greater work/life balance is a much-talked-about shift in employee needs—in fact, demands—over the past several years. This demand was heightened by employees’ experiences during the pandemic. As many enjoyed the freedom and flexibility of remote or hybrid work schedules, they got a taste for the balance they now increasingly demand. Changes in […]
Shush … Can (and Should) Employees’ Salaries Be Kept Secret?
Today, in an excerpt from Maine Employment Law Letter, Attorney Connor Beatty of Brann & Isaacson, LLP, discusses the real-life pros and cons of making employees’ salary information public knowledge.
‘Helicopter parents’ of young employees soaring into the workplace
Not so many decades ago, a vocal segment of the youngest members of the adult population warned their peers to never trust anyone over 30. They were eager to leave the nest and make the world their own. But today, not so much — at least among a noticeable group. Human resources professionals are noting […]