First-time claims for unemployment benefits are the highest they have been since 1934. As of April 23rd, more than 33 million Americans are … Read more
The Legal Lounge: 4 Reasons to Ask About Salary History — and Why They Are Wrong
Over the past few years, an increasing number of states (17 to date) and localities have banned employers from asking candidates about their salary … Read more
How HR Can Be Proactive About Mental Health During COVID-19
In the blink of an eye, the world has changed. No matter the industry, people are being asked to adapt to isolation and remote work, all while handling the … Read more
HR Famous Podcast: Unlimited PTO vs Accruals — Which is Better?
In Episode 10 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Jessica Lee, Tim Sackett and Kris Dunn get together to discuss how COVID-19 has … Read more
Flood of Specialty Drugs Puts New Pressure on Pharmacy Benefits
There’s no mistaking the importance of benefits when it comes to one of the human resources team’s best weapons for winning and keeping … Read more
The Right Answers Start With the Right Questions
The virus continues to spread. The working world has moved indoors where possible. Schedules are like nothing we have seen before. The 8-5, Monday-Friday … Read more
Concerned About Pay Equity? Try Pay Transparency
In 2019, the pay for women was $.80 for every $1.00 earned by a man, which is significantly narrowed from the time when the Equal Pay Act was signed in … Read more
The Legal Lounge: 9th Circuit Says Salary History Is No Basis for Unequal Pay for Equal Work
Andrea is a recruiter. She hired both Jamal and Vanessa as marketing managers. Jamal and Vanessa started at about the same time and have basically the same … Read more
3 Misconceptions About Salary Transparency
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series highlighting speakers at the upcoming ERE Recruiting Conference. Click here to view other articles in the … Read more
Don’t Overlook the Importance of How You Deliver and Communicate Benefits
In today’s tight labor market, organizations need to utilize every advantage to stay competitive. Employee demands are evolving due to advancements in … Read more