Sustainability reporting sits at the edge of the world of HR. Issues like diversity land squarely into HR’s domain, whereas issues like child labor have an … Read more
Would OSHA “Punt” If It Came Down to Inspecting an NFL Team?
By Travis Vance The tragedy this August that claimed the life of one worker and injured another during construction of the new $1.1 billion Minnesota … Read more
Both the Past AND Future Expectations Can Dramatically Impact Engagement Levels
Employee engagement continues to drive very positive business outcomes and is a vital concern for leaders around the world, but efforts to improve … Read more
I Only Want to Hire People Who Have Been Fired – and Have Something to Prove
I was once fired from a job. I won’t go into the story because we all have a story and we all frame it to sound like a victim. In hindsight, many years … Read more
Are Workplace Wellness Programs Improving Health, or a Recipe For Overtesting?
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News As health insurance open season heats up for businesses across the country, many employees will discover that … Read more
A Strange Discrimination Issue: Can You Fire an Employee For “Extreme” Flatulence?
By Eric B. Meyer My readers are the best! On Friday, I received two emails within 15 minutes of one another, encouraging me to blog about this story. … Read more
Will a Minor Possession Charge Show Up on a Job Applicant’s Background Check?
Employers naturally have a lot invested in the hiring process for their company. They want to make sure they select the very best employee whenever … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: What Do You Do If You’re Not Attracting Quality Applicants?
Have you been asking yourself why your organization is not attracting quality applicants? If the people who apply are not of the caliber you want and need, … Read more
When it Comes to Diversity, Just Focus on Talent and NOT Superficial Assumptions
“We have 25 different nationalities in this building.” “Throughout the MENA [Middle East and North Africa] we have 47 different nationalities. We are proud … Read more
It’s Not About the Beer When Your Workplace Has a Beer Fridge Culture
“Today’s workforce requires empowerment for inspiration and motivation more than money.” — Shannon Kinney, Founder and CEO of Dream Local “Everything … Read more