Recruiting Strategist Says D&I Starts with the Job Ad
The Black Lives Matter movement has swept the nation once again in the wake of George Floyd’s murder and this time, change will occur and it starts with your workplace.
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Don’t Delay in Returning Military Servicemembers to Jobs
Congress passed the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) to protect employees who also are past or present members of the uniformed services, such as members of the military reserves. The statute requires private employers to promptly reemploy individuals who have taken time away from their work to serve in the military.
Pennsylvania Marijuana Law Allows Private Discrimination Claims
Individuals may file private discrimination claims under Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act (MMA), the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently decided. The September 25, 2020, ruling joins a previous state court decision coming from Lackawanna County, practically settling the issue for employers until any appeals court takes it up.
4 Tough Topics You Need to Start Discussing During the Hiring Process
Company scandals have been filling the headlines lately. As a result, jobseekers are more concerned about a company’s values. They want to work for an employer that aligns with what they believe is just and right.
Interviews or Reference Checks?
Where should you focus your recruiting efforts if you want to find out more about a job candidate?
Management Blind Spots: How Leaders Misread the Pulse of Their Teams
In today’s fast-changing workplace, the dynamics of teamwork have become both an increasingly complicated and critical prerequisite for success. As organizations adapt to new technologies, iterate with hybrid working models, and welcome a new generation of team members, the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively as a team has become one of the defining factors […]
Will a Smartphone Call Count as Overtime? DOL Is Exploring the FLSA Issues
Smartphone use has complicated employer calculations of working time and overtime for years, and it now appears to have caught the interest of the U.S. Department of Labor, which recently announced plans to collect information on how the use of smartphones impacts hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act. In its spring 2015 regulatory […]
Being Prepared for Natural and Environmental Disasters
In 2017, there were 10,000 deaths caused by natural disasters worldwide. And a lot of those occurred while people were on the job. In addition, research shows that the number of recorded natural disasters has increased quite a bit in the past century. So, it’s still critical, perhaps now more than ever, that we’re well-prepared […]
“Ghost Jobs”: What’s Up with That?
The term “ghosting” originally surfaced to describe relationship situations where someone suddenly ends communication or contact with another, with no explanation. It has since extended into professional settings, including the workplace. For instance, during the hiring process some employers have discovered that they have been ghosted by candidates who start, but don’t finish, the process—and […]
Improving Diversity in Remote Work Environment
The pandemic presented significant challenges this past year. Many employees had to live and work at home while socially distanced from close family and friends. Companies also had to adjust by moving to remote work environments to keep employees safe while still responding to issues surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion. Despite the perceived downsides, business […]