How to Create Effective Digital Training Content for Future Hires
After the shift to remote work, companies began rethinking their workforce models. Businesses like Twitter have announced they’re letting employees work from home permanently.
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Case for Consistency: Treatment of Manager Prevents Dismissal of Age Bias Claim
A New Jersey federal court recently declined to dismiss an age discrimination lawsuit because an employer’s failure to discipline employees in a consistent manner could be construed as evidence of discrimination.
How to Compete in the Talent War Without the Budget or Perks of Tech Giants
When Apple® decided in 2015 to add a music service to its list of products and services, it used its tech platform, offering iPhone® owners a free 3-month subscription to Apple Music. Four years later, the tech giant again leveraged its built-in iPhone, Mac, and iPad® users to enter the TV scene, spending $6 billion […]
Pregnant Employees? What the FMLA Requires
The PDA applies regardless of how long an employee has worked for you. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), however, has stricter eligibility requirements but also offer more potential benefits. For example, the FMLA applies to new fathers as well as mothers. To be eligible for FMLA leave, an employee must have worked for […]
RecruitCon 2018 Keynote Bob Kelleher Shares 10 Tips for Hiring the B.E.S.T Workers
Is your company experiencing high turnover rates? Are you struggling to keep top talent engaged? Most companies tend to blame turnover on engagement, but they don’t have an engagement issue; they have a HIRING issue. Does this sound like your organization?
5 Tips for Smarter Hiring in 2024
HR leaders have always been masters at navigating uncertainty, but the challenges of the last several years have kept even seasoned HR veterans on their toes. The rapidly changing workplace landscape and advances in AI technology have ushered in a wave of innovation—but also further complexity—for hiring managers. Operating in today’s business environment will continue […]
Gen X Hesitant on Entering Retirement
It’s hard to believe that members of Generation X are getting close to retirement. But, it’s true! The oldest members of this cohort are nearing their 60s. Unfortunately, many Gen Xers are feeling financially insecure and unready to leave the workforce. It’s an understandably anxious situation. A person in their mid-sixties might live another 20 […]
Was Chicago Janitor Passed Up for Promotion Due to Age? 7th Circuit Weighs In
The U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers employers in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin—recently heard a claim in which a Chicago janitor says he was passed up for a promotion due to his age. However, the employer says it was because he failed to pass the exams required for the promotion. Does the janitor have […]
Leveraging LinkedIn to Grow Your Network and Influence
LinkedIn is a great social media platform for business professionals—arguably the best social media platform for business professionals. Whether using it to build a network to aid in job search or business development, to assist in professional development, to market B2B products and services, or simply to share and learn with others, LinkedIn can be […]
Time for HR’s 2014 Performance Appraisal
Happy New Year, readers! It’s a good time to reflect on your accomplishments of 2014.