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8 Reasons for Hiring EMBAs to Maximize Business Impact

By Tom Berger, Adviser, GeniusMesh Nov 19, 2019 Recruiting

Updated: Nov 19, 2019

A fresh look from outsiders brought inside can aid the transformation into a change-oriented and even change-driven culture. The challenge is finding those outside change agents. The reality is that they are everywhere! The largest pool of talent is the army of experienced business professionals who have earned their executive MBAs (EMBAs). The knowledge they have gained through their EMBA courses makes them invaluable leaders. Here’s why you should hire them.

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Sharing is caring: Are Uber, Lyft drivers independent contractors?

By Utah Employment Law Letter Oct 14, 2016 HR Hero Line

Updated: Apr 12, 2018

by Ryan B. Frazier Whether workers are properly classified as employees or independent contractors has been an increasingly hot topic in discussions about the American labor market. Independent contractors are deemed to own their own business, making them responsible for covering most of their own business expenses, taxes, and costs. Worker classification is governed by […]

Knock, Knock, DOL Calling

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Feb 10, 2014 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Feb 14, 2014

When the DOL (Department of Labor) comes calling, there could be big bucks at stake, says BLR® Legal Editor Susan Prince, JD. In today’s Advisor, Prince clarifies DOL’s rights during investigations. Although no industry is immune from a wage and hour investigation, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has targeted low-wage industries with vulnerable, and […]

Recruiting the Right Way: Being Intentional Will Lead to Success

By Kelly Robinson, Panna Knows Recruiting Sep 15, 2022 Recruiting

Updated: Sep 15, 2022

In times of urgent hiring need, companies turn to outside recruiters who can find employees to fill necessary roles. Traditionally, recruiters can quickly find a good candidate for the position, but this sometimes comes at the expense of finding a candidate who is actually a better overall fit for the company. However, recruiting firms need […]

How to Build Winning Wellness Plans

By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Nov 24, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 12, 2014

Seven in ten employers say developing a workplace culture where employees are responsible for their health is a top priority. Building a great wellness program is the key to reducing healthcare costs, says Mari Ryan, CEO and founder of AdvancingWellness in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Employers can find ways to turn negative feedback to positive outcomes

By Tammy Binford Apr 29, 2016 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 7, 2018

Most employers consider feedback from employees necessary, but those employers might wonder if that feedback has to feel so much like a necessary evil. When the feedback employees have to offer is negative, it can be tough for employers to stomach. But more and more employers are realizing that even when it’s negative, feedback can […]

Designing the Employee-Centric Office

By Brad Golden, VergeSense Jul 27, 2022 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jul 27, 2022

In those long-ago days before the pandemic ushered in a wave of remote work, it was the default assumption for most companies that employees would come into the physical office five days a week. They’d work their average eight to nine hours and go home at the end of the workday. Of course, plenty of […]

New Recruiting, Engagement, and Branding Survey Results

By Steve Bruce May 11, 2016 Recruiting

Updated: May 11, 2016

The HR Daily Advisor research team conducted the 2016 Talent Matters: Recruiting, Engagement, and Branding Survey in March 2016. Recruiting, engagement, and employment branding are the bread and butter of talent management. We asked participants everything from their perceptions on engagement and branding to what steps they take to engage their employees to what they […]

California Clarifies Organ, Bone Marrow Donor Law

By William Hoffman Aug 26, 2011 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 26, 2011

Employers’ obligations to provide workers paid time off for organ and bone marrow donation under the state’s labor code were clarified under a bill California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) recently signed into law. Currently, any employee who uses up his or her sick leave may take a leave of absence with pay for as many […]