I’ve been having an interesting email discussion with a UK doctoral candidate whose thesis is focused on qualitative recognition and reward program … Read more
College Job Seekers Say That Company Career Sites Are Most Important
When American college students and recent graduates go looking for a job, they want quick answers, trustworthy insights, and evidence the employers know … Read more
Why You Should Really Avoid Making That Counter Offer
Think about it: an employee successfully went through the process of finding, interviewing and accepting a new job, only to be pulled back in by the … Read more
Rookie Hiring Mistakes: Holding on to Bad Hires Too Long
The New York Times recently had a good article titled “The Top 10 Rookie Mistakes for Entrepreneurs,” and it looks at the top reasons people usually fail … Read more
3 Great Questions to Ask Your HR Business Partner Candidates
One of the most common questions I am asked is: “Do you know anyone who’d be great for our open HR Business Partner role?” And it’s … Read more
Employee Loyalty? No, It’s Not Dead – It Just Changed Hands
Employee loyalty is one of those topics that can divide a room. Well, at least room full of HR Pros who live and breathe recruiting, retention and … Read more
Is There a Gap Between Your Culture and Your Recruiting Practices?
Is there a gap between your recruiting practices and your culture? In today’s economy, even organizations of modest scope can expect many willing and … Read more
Many Offering Health Benefits to Same-Sex Couples Ahead of Laws
President Obama’s pronouncement last week in favor of same-sex marriage has no legal effect on employers’ decisions on whether to offer benefits to … Read more
That Was Fast: Court Voids NLRB “Quickie” Union-Election Rules
By Eric B. Meyer The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hot! How hot is the Chamber? Hotter than Paris Hilton humming an 80’s Buster Poindexter tune. … Read more
Relax – You’ll Never, Ever be Asked For a Facebook Password
It’s one of the hottest and long-standing recent HR stories. In March, the Associated Press reported on several job seekers being asked their Facebook … Read more