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There’s a difference between a job and a career. Even within an organization, employees want to have opportunities for growth, development, and career advancement. Getting in at the ground level of a business seems, to many, like a great opportunity to do just that. Unfortunately, in an article for First Round Review, the authors argue […]
Federal law bans employment discrimination against current or prospective employees based on race, age, and other protected classes. Additionally, it prohibits adverse action against employees based on a consumer report unless the findings are provided to the individual. Are the provisions violated when a prospective employee’s job offer is briefly rescinded and then reinstated? A […]
Most organizations are structured as a pyramid, with a large number of entry-level workers at the bottom, fewer managers slightly up the chain, even fewer directors and vice presidents, and only one CEO. This means when a more senior position opens up, there are typically multiple internal candidates (not to mention external applicants) for a […]
A worker with bipolar disorder was awarded more than $56,000 after a federal district court found that his employer fired him because of his disability, in violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The case is one of the first bipolar disorder suits the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has brought to trial. […]
There are now five generations in the workforce.1 While some industry leaders think this causes a lot of problems and conflicting interests, a lot of research is concluding the opposite. Myths about a multigenerational workforce must be dispelled and dismissed from conversations if businesses truly want a productive and effective workforce. Keep reading to see […]
Just as the COVID-19 threat appeared to be waning, monkeypox has emerged as the newest viral workplace threat. On July 30, 2022, New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared monkeypox a public health emergency. His announcement was followed by a statement from Governor Kathy Hochul saying the virus created an “imminent threat to public health.” […]
By Kate McGovern Tornone, Editor The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill September 28 that would delay new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations by 6 months; a similar bill was introduced in the Senate the same day. Experts, however, say employers shouldn’t expect a reprieve.
A recent study by Robert Half says that interviewees find waiting to hear back from a company is the most frustrating part. If they haven’t heard back in a week or two, they’ll move on to other companies. While we are in a talent crisis, can companies afford to lose quality talent because they didn’t […]
In the last two weeks, The Trump Administration issued numerous executive orders related to immigration policy and ramped up immigration enforcement operations throughout the country. Immigration enforcement operations have started in Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, and other major U.S. cities, conducted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we featured consultant David Creelman’s advice on human capital reporting; today, more of his tips, plus some sample reports.