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EntertainHR: Flag on the Play: Power Dynamics and Workplace Romance  

By Erin Shrum, Associate, FordHarrison Jan 14, 2026 EntertainHR

Updated: Jan 14, 2026

Michigan football recently made headlines after the university terminated its head football coach following an internal investigation that revealed “credible evidence” of an inappropriate relationship between the former coach and a staff member. The university later affirmed its “zero tolerance” policy for such behavior. The decision and resulting headlines underscore the legal and reputational consequences that can arise when workplace relationships involve unequal power […]

Have a Little Sympathy; I Just Quit My Job

By Melissa Morse Sep 13, 2016 HR Strange But True

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

The Comedy Central show, @Midnight, recently asked its Twitter followers to tweet how they would quit their jobs using the hashtag, “#QuitYourJobIn5Words.” The Twitter world complied and left us such gems as “Nobody puts baby in cubicle” via @TunaOfTheSky, and “I’ve caught all the Pokémon here” from @Roybq. However, no amount of hashtags could prepare […]

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Business Travel: 4 Ways to Mix Satisfaction with Policy Compliance

By Susan Wells Sep 8, 2017 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Yesterday’s Advisor explored the latest findings regarding corporate travel program “leakage” – those policy and usage challenges that confound even the most well-managed business travel policies. Today, we delve deeper into what we introduced yesterday: How traveler satisfaction and policy compliance go hand-in-hand. Here are four tips to guide your efforts.

Women as Fractional Executives

By Reem Papageorgiou, Chief Talent Officer, MomUp Jun 1, 2021 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jun 1, 2021

Because the impact of COVID-19 will be felt long term, many companies are being forced to revisit their hiring practices while simultaneously scrambling to pivot and redesign their products or services to respond to shifting customer needs. This constant shift and changing environment influence both company strategy and leadership requirements in an ever-changing and unpredictable […]

IRS Endorses Forfeitures for QNEC, QMAC Contributions in Final Regulations

By Jane Meacham, Contributing Editor Jul 26, 2018 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jul 26, 2018

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Treasury Department on July 20 issued final regulations amending the definitions of qualified nonelective contribution (QNEC) and qualified matching contribution (QMAC) for employer-sponsored retirement plans to resolve questions about whether participant forfeitures can be used to fund QNECs and QMACs.

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How to Catch Résumé Fraud

By Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor Apr 29, 2021 Recruiting

Updated: Apr 29, 2021

Right now, organizations may be vying for the same candidates all at once, making hiring difficult. But nonetheless, no one wants to hire someone who lied about his or her relevant experience level. This is called résumé fraud, and it happens when applicants intentionally falsify information with the hopes of seeming more qualified. Here are […]

Age Discrimination: Court Says You Can Terminate Highly Paid Workers And Retain Cheaper, Younger Employees; Caution Still Required

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Sep 1, 1997 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

A California court of appeal has ruled that when making personnel decisions, you can give preference to employees with lower salaries over those with higher ones as long as you do so for financial reasons. This is true even though it may result in your older workers being more negatively impacted. Despite the new ruling, […]

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Unwilling to Negotiate? Kiss that Candidate Goodbye

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Nov 26, 2019 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Nov 26, 2019

In a tight labor market, employers need to pull out all the stops to attract and retain top talent. One way to entice jobseekers to accept the offer is to negotiate a variety of perks, but beware: Candidates will lose interest if your company is unwilling to negotiate beyond the salary level.