Q&A: Forming Lower-Cost, Higher-Value Health Plans
What do your employees really want from their health plan? Answering that question can help you deliver a better benefit and save a lot of money by focusing on what is really needed.
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NLRB Extends NLRA Protection to Discussions of Race in the Workplace
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Office of the General Counsel publicly issued on February 27, 2023 an Advice Memorandum confirming the agency’s view that workplace discussions about racism are protected concerted activity under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The memo is significant in that it demonstrates that the current NLRB considers retaliation […]
Tips on Attracting Tech Talent During a Skills Shortage
The skills gap has left many companies frantic to find a solution, with 79% actively pursuing solutions to address the problem before it affects their bottom line. This means employers need to be diligent in understanding the desires of candidates if they want to hire and keep them around for the long haul. On the […]
Workplace Diversity Starts with Top-Down Commitment, Finds Randstad Survey
A new survey, released by Randstad US, reveals that a majority of workers (78%) say a workplace where people are treated equally—regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, race, or religion—is important to them. The new survey uncovers the perceptions and experiences of women and men as they relate to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in […]
Majority of Employers are Willing to Negotiate Salary for Entry-Level Workers
Do prospective employees attempt to negotiate their pay or do they simply accept what they are offered? A recent CareerBuilder survey found that the majority of workers (56%) do not negotiate for better pay when they are offered a job.
What is Talent Pool Engagement?
Talent pool engagement, as the name implies, happens when an organization takes active steps to stay engaged with prospective employees—often before they’ve even applied at the organization. With today’s ever-connected online environment, there are ever more ways for employers to stay in touch with the talent pool, no matter the size.
Gaining Weight at Work: a Reality for 45%
According to recent research from CareerBuilder, 45% of employees have gained weight while at their current job.
Recruiting in the DEI Crossfire: How Recruiters Can Champion Inclusivity Amidst Shifting Sands
The landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is experiencing a significant tremor, sparked by recent federal actions aimed at scaling back DEI programs within the federal workforce and among federal contractors. This ripple effect is prompting leaders across various sectors to reevaluate their DEI initiatives, creating a complex environment for HR professionals. For recruiters, […]
College Graduate? Now Start Learning
Oswald, CEO of BLR, offered his advice to his son in a recent edition of The Oswald Letter: My first thought was that I had the order of those two things reversed—that I should be providing him advice on life first and career second. The most precious things in life aren’t “things” at all—they’re people. […]
Walking the Talk on Employee Mental Well-Being
Salary alone is no longer enough to attract and retain talent. Employees are now seeking holistic benefits packages that include programs and resources that also support their mental well-being. A holistic benefits package goes beyond health insurance and should be comprehensive enough that all employees can see themselves and their families benefiting from it throughout […]