Is your workforce resilient enough to survive a merger? For company founders and executive teams, mergers and acquisitions are often exciting – a … Read more
The Simplest, Cheapest Sourcing Tool? It’s Referrals From Job References
Almost everyone in recruiting agrees that employee referrals produce the highest quality of hire (i.e. superior on-the-job performance). But, few are aware … Read more
Want Insight Into HR Systems and Where They’re Going? This Survey Lets You Know
One of the highlights of the HR Technology Conference each fall is the publication of the annual HR Systems Survey White Paper by Sierra-Cedar. With the … Read more
Nepotism at NASCAR: How Do You Manage Family in a Family Business?
Nepotism seems to be the obvious punch line to workplace jokes like this one: One employee to another employee: ‘When the boss’ son starts working here … Read more
Want a Straight-A Team? Find Your Company’s Best Teachers
Take a moment to think about your favorite schoolteacher. Why was he or she so successful as an educator? This teacher likely deepened your understanding … Read more
President Obama Says He’ll Push For a Federal “Ban the Box” Law
By Eric B. Meyer No more questions about criminal convictions on job applications. Flanked by New Jersey Sen. (and former Newark Mayor) Cory Booker, D-NJ, … Read more
Technology Insights: Technology to Improve the Candidate Experience
A candidate coming into an interview will have a great experience if the HR team has the resources to orchestrate a carefully run process. A candidate will … Read more
3 Ways Employers Can Create the Skilled Workers That They Badly Need
It’s something employers can’t stop talking about: the middle-skills gap. There are too many job openings that don’t require a college degree but do … Read more
Here’s What Is Important About the Latest EEOC Guidance on Wellness Programs
By Eric B. Meyer The EEOC — the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission — has issued proposed rules on the Genetic Information … Read more