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The Dark Side of Moonlighting

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.

Your Company’s Onboarding Process Is Contributing to Poor Retention: Here’s How to Fix It 

We rarely talk about what really causes people to leave a company within their first few months.   It’s not always a bad fit.   It’s not always about the pay.   Most of the time, it comes down to one thing—the disconnect between what was promised and what was delivered.   Companies invest time, energy, […]

Mind Over Matter: Lessons from the Olympics

When I flipped on the television last week to check out the Olympics, I found myself watching the men’s Super-G Alpine skiing. By the time I had tuned in, the celebrated American skier Bode Miller was safely at the bottom of the slope and sitting in first place. This is believed to be the final […]

An Overlooked Recruitment Tool

The emphasis these days is often on the latest and greatest technological tools for employee recruitment. There’s an app for this and a cloud solution for that.

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Skip the Handshake

Interviewing typically begins with a handshake. This winter, however, you may want to forego this formality.

Carefully Handling Adverse Action Thwarts Employee’s Retaliation Claim

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.

No Job Description? No Go for Recruiting

In legally dangerous territory of recruiting, there are a lot of potential mistakes. But the biggest mistake is setting out without a clear picture of what you are looking for. Good Applicants Steer Clear First of all, think from the point of view of the applicants. They are trying to figure out what you are […]