An Overlooked Talent Pool
As employers struggle to find candidates for open positions, a new series of public service announcements (PSAs) encourages companies to consider “opportunity youth”: unemployed young adults between the ages of 16 and 24.
Tag: HR
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? […]
Off the Hook for ADA Discrimination Claim? Not So Fast, Says Texas Court
I know this sounds like a contradiction, but a Dallas court recently said it wasn’t. So, a Texas employer can be cleared of firing an employee because of his disability—despite the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)—but still be liable for failing to provide a reasonable accommodation. The Dallas office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission […]
Begging for Lawsuits: 7 Stupid Things Supervisors Say
Supervisors and managers with the best of intentions say the worst possible things. Some are said out of concern and some out of a desire to “act like a manager.” But they’re all dangerous. Here’s a rogues’ gallery of 7 of the most troublesome.
Telehealth: An Innovative Healthcare Strategy for HR and Employers
It’s no secret that telemedicine delivers faster, more accessible, and more affordable medical care for patients across the world. However, when integrating a new telehealth program into your business, there are some details that employers should not overlook.
Using HR as a Competitive Advantage
HR jobs are often thankless roles in which the HR manager must balance the needs of the organization with the needs of the employees. This hard work often goes unappreciated by both sides!
Only You Can Protect the Planet from Alien …. Microbes?!
Odd job title alert: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is now on the hunt for a planetary protection officer (PPO). What is this, you ask? Well, in a nutshell, the person who takes on the role of PPO basically becomes Will Smith in the blockbuster film, Independence Day—and he or she will be […]
AI Expected to Replace Nearly 10% of Jobs in 10 Years, Says Survey
New survey findings—released by Allegis Group, a provider of talent solutions—reveal mixed feelings about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the future of work.
When a Job Seeker Wants ‘Better’ Work-Life Balance
The term gets used frequently. Surveys find employees and job seekers want it, and companies are rated based on it.
Avoid Retaliation Firing at All Costs
Yesterday we looked at why it’s ill-advised for managers retaliate in any way against their employees, especially when it comes to firing. Today we’ll take a look at how connections between an adverse action and firing can be established, plus some important bottom lines on the topic of retaliation firing.