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The old model of mentoring in which an older, more experienced worker passes on knowledge to a younger, less experienced worker, is being replaced by a new model, says mentoring expert Lois Zachary. The new mentoring depends on a reciprocal learning relationship, she says. Zachary, author of The Mentor’s Guide and the recently published The […]
We garnered an impressive 1,379 participants in this year’s survey, which was conducted in November 2013. Here are the detailed survey results. How does your organization measure up? What Recruiting Methods Are Used? When asked which methods are used to recruit for open positions, online recruiting leads the pack at 79.7%, followed closely by employee […]
Citing the employer’s zero-tolerance “no-call, no-show” policy, an Ohio federal district court recently upheld the termination of an employee who had just returned from a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Facts University Manor staffs and runs a nursing facility in Cleveland, Ohio. It provides respite, short-term, long-term, and hospice […]
Cross-training is typically viewed as a positive move by HR, but an HR generalist maintains that her required participation in cross-training amounted to a demotion—allegedly imposed on her in retaliation for reporting discriminatory employment practices to her employer. What happened On April 30, 2007, “Rose” was hired as an HR generalist by Infotech Aerospace Services, […]
More than half of all people in the United States (53.8%) have now been vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While still a far cry from the 70% goal President Joe Biden had predicted, it does show some progress is being made.
Small businesses often compete with larger employers for top talent and are understandably interested in identifying key differentiators that can help them attract a steady stream of job candidates. A recent survey by EMPLOYERS, a small business insurance specialist, identified an underutilized factor in attracting employees—a safe work environment.
New data from Acorn’s “2025 Corporate Performance and Learning Survey” reveals a troubling reality: performance reviews, learning programs, and competency frameworks are often failing employees—so much so that they’re pushing talent out the door. After reviews: This disconnect stems from disjointed systems—isolated performance tools, inconsistent evaluation metrics, and no centralized management framework—leading to fragmented development […]
The recruitment landscape has undergone a seismic shift over the past decade. Gone are the days of sifting through stacks of paper résumés and hard-copy applications. Today, digital platforms like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and a wide range of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven recruitment software dominate the scene. This digital transformation has not only changed the tools we […]
HR Daily Advisor‘s Faces of HR column is a weekly series, profiling the amazing work being done by members throughout the HR community. Not only do we take a closer look at the successes, challenges, aspirations, and opinions of HR professionals, but we also share personal experiences providing a bit more insight into each individual. This year, […]