Paid Family Leave: The New Trend?
The seas of HR are filled with paid sick leave legislation at the state and federal level. In the wake of such changes, a new paid sick leave trend just might be emerging—paid family leave.
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Crystal Ball—HR Trends and Traps 2014
We had dramatic changes in HR in 2013 and that’s going to continue, says attorney Mark Schickman of Freeland Cooper & Forman LLP in San Francisco. However, he points out, quoting Sir Winston Churchill, “To improve is to change. To be perfect is to change often.” What Are the Big Changes for the 21st Century? […]
Why the Best Recruitment Marketers Don’t Stop at ‘Apply Here’
Never before have recruiters focused so much of their energy on keeping good candidates engaged in the hiring process. In a time when top talent is only on the market for 10 days, and ghosting happens with frequency, recruiters have no choice but to pour on the engagement efforts in order to get results.
Perks Over Pay: The Name of the Game
A whopping 79% of employees would rather have better benefits or perks than have better pay, according to a recent survey conducted by Glassdoor®. Today we’ll explore some of the details of that survey.
Not So Fast Millennials; Boomers and Gen Xers Have You Beat in the Gig Economy
There are so many articles out there highlighting the pros and cons of the Millennial generation, but this isn’t one of them. When you think of the gig economy, what comes to mind? Is it a tech start-up, filled with bright-eyed college graduates starting their careers? Or seasoned workers looking for a more flexible schedule? […]
The Power of HR Team Purpose
What is the power of an HR team having a purpose? When people think of the word “purpose,” they often think of individual purpose. When you work toward and live your purpose, you feel positive emotions (even if your purpose involves hard or fraught work, such as volunteering at a domestic violence shelter). Living your […]
Senate Proposal Pushes COVID-19 Liability Protection for Employers
A new COVID-19 relief package being considered in the U.S. Senate calls for significant liability protection for employers as they resume business during the pandemic.
How Important Are Those Years of Experience?
A significant number of job postings include years of experience as a hiring criterion. Is this a best practice?
Don’t Get Caught Unprepared! Other Considerations in Emergency Planning
In yesterday’s Advisor, we reviewed common types of emergency plans and the questions employers should ask themselves in order to properly prepare; today, more considerations regarding emergency planning.
The Single Most Common Mistake in Writing Job Descriptions
In yesterday’s Advisor, attorney Olivia Goodkin revealed the top four reasons you need job descriptions. Today, her take on how to craft the job description, plus an introduction to BLR’s popular encyclopedia of pre-written job descriptions. Goodkin who is a partner in the Los Angeles office of law firm Rutter Hobbs & Davidoff, gave her […]