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More of the workforce remaining for the long haul can be great for the employer. After all, this means more industry and organizational knowledge is kept in-house, customer relationships are continued, and loyal employees stay on, resulting in better retention rates and fewer vacancies.
In a previous post, we discussed the surprisingly common issue of executives leaving their job on bad terms. According to research conducted by Heidrick & Struggles, just 16% of senior executives surveyed reported that they would have done nothing differently the last time they voluntarily resigned from a position. That, of course, means that 84% […]
by Hannah Roskey It is well understood that Canadian employers may be vicariously liable for the actions of their employees when the employees are acting within the scope of their duties. But surely not if the employee acts against the instructions of the employer? Maybe so, according to a recent panel of the Alberta Court […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, consultant Bridget Miller shared some of the upsides for employers that allow employees to moonlight; today, Miller reveals the flip side of the coin—as well as some tips for navigating tricky policy waters.
Pension plan sponsors lately have come to expect an increase in their bill for Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums as each new plan year begins, and 2019 is no different.
There are numerous tools we rely on every day to do our jobs—e-mail, LinkedIn to stay in touch with friends and colleagues, Slack to communicate with coworkers and clients, and Zoom for virtual meetings, just to name a few.
Around the world, life is settling into the new normal. Many people are returning to the office, and hybrid work is now standard. Many remote team members haven’t seen each other in person in over a year, and they’re losing their sense of team spirit. Those of us who feel comfortable can finally get together […]
The traditional five-day workweek has been the standard for over a century, but as workplaces evolve, so do expectations around productivity and work-life balance. A growing number of companies are testing—and in many cases, fully embracing—a four-day workweek. While the potential costs of this switch are obvious—a 20% reduction in hours worked—there are other potential […]
Retaliation claims are the most frequently alleged basis for violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the most common finding of wrongdoing, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Often, the underlying discrimination allegations will be dismissed, but a court will determine retaliation occurred.
What could be so strange about hiring trends you ask? A new survey, released by SmartRecruiters, offers some insight into the do’s and don’ts of hiring and recruiting. And while these results aren’t reinventing the recruiting wheel, they will make you think twice about your next interview.