All the great new analytics tools work from the assumption that we have clean data. Even when we just do a simple analysis, such as “employees by … Read more
Opposition Is Growing to Unpaid Internships for College Credit
By John E. Thompson We have already reported that a group calling itself the “Fair Pay Campaign” aims to pressure colleges and universities not … Read more
Want to Revolutionize Recruiting? Then Switch to the “3 Minute Hire”
Let’s look at how 95 percent of people are hired. Besides a little variability, almost every person, at some point in their career, has been hired in … Read more
2014 Federal Labor Law Changes: What Happened and What’s Next
By Ashley Kaplan We’re only a few months into 2014 and we’re already seeing a swell of labor law activity. What are the most significant developments this … Read more
5 Keys to Make Sure That You Get Team Hiring Right
Stop what you’re doing right now. Collaboration should be the foundation on which your entire hiring process is built. Hey, if Vanilla Ice can lead off his … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: One Way to Help Retain Employees After a Vacation
A recent Monster.com survey finds that 70 percent of employees say they are more likely to look for another job after they return to work from a vacation. … Read more
Want Better Engagement? You Gotta Reward Managers For Their Efforts
Managers are indispensable players in any reward and recognition strategy. In fact, a 2012 study by Dale Carnegie Training showed that an employee’s … Read more
Building a Brand By Building a Culture of Positive Reinforcement
“All their training is based on positive reinforcement. We keep fish throughout the area and as part of our training routine, we reinforce and reward with … Read more
7 Ways to Inspire First Year Workers (and Show Them The Big Picture, Too)
The first years an employee is working can be challenging, but rich with growth and opportunity. I’ve always loved starting with a fresh recruit who was … Read more
Yes, a Manager’s Style DOES Have a Great Impact on Employee Engagement
In his book, The Human Side of Enterprise published in 1960, MIT business professor Douglas McGregor proposed two schools of thought on employee … Read more