Conducting background checks on a perspective employee is a crucial part of any hiring process. Employment screening can take anywhere from one to five … Read more
Why Is Pregnancy Such a Touchy Subject In Employee Wellness Health Assessments?
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News “Are you pregnant?” It’s a topic employers generally avoid, since the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 prohibited … Read more
Why Is It So Hard to Bring Up a Difficult Issue With Your Boss?
During a coaching session, Whitney, a mid-level manager, told me that she wished her boss Liam had handled the situation differently. The “situation” was … Read more
Pre-Hire Inquiries and Medical Exams: Don’t Do What This Employer Did
By Eric B. Meyer When the EEOC accuses your company of engaging in a “pattern or practice” of discrimination, it’s gonna be a tough year. In EEOC v. … Read more
The Biggest Mistake Leaders Make When Leading Change
I’ve seen so many leaders completely unprepared to help their teams transition through change. The biggest mistake they make is forgetting who’s at the end … Read more
Do You Pay Your Interns? Six Questions That Can Help You Decide
Should I be paying my interns? The short answer – probably. We have seen a number of stories recently about interns suing companies who did not pay … Read more
Tech Insights: An App for Something You May Be Totally Excellent At
Here’s a puzzling business model: A HR tech application to help write job advertisements. It’s puzzling because, surely guys, we must be expert at this … Read more
The Three Big Benefits of a Workplace Mentor Program
Internal mentor programs are beneficial during the entire employee life cycle. Mentoring facilitates personal and professional growth among the mentor and … Read more
Does Everyone in Your Employ Know Your Organization’s Purpose?
“We believe in our mission and values. We are a connected company and our engagement is strong. Our people believe in what we do. As a matter of fact, we … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: The 10 Most Significant Changes Recruiting New Employees
Last week I got a call from a client I’d done an hourly employee recruiting and selection presentation for in 2011. She started by saying how much … Read more