A SHRM task force is readying what could become the first U.S. standard for calculating “Cost Per Hire.” A draft standard is currently … Read more
The Candidate Experience, and Other Stuff HR Wastes Time On
By Tim Sackett It feels like things in the labor market – at least in many professional classifications – are starting to pick up. Temp hiring is up 22 … Read more
The Future of Labor Relations: It’s Not About The Unions
By Lance Haun I got an e-mail a few weeks ago asking me for advice on an issue. They said: Lance, I have been looking at job posts for my Dream Job and … Read more
The Unpaid Internship Dilemma: Everyone Loses in This Crackdown
By John Hollon Pardon me while I shed a few tears for the end of college internships as we have known them. The recent post here on TLNT by labor attorney … Read more
The Noncompete Issue: California Ruling Complicates Life for Employers Everywhere
By Peter D. Holbrook In 2000, a Court of Appeal held that an employer cannot lawfully make the signing of an employment agreement that contains an … Read more
Here’s Why You Don’t Really Need A Social Media Policy
By Lance Haun When it comes to employee policies, I’m a minimalist. As a matter of principle, I follow three guidelines: Don’t make a policy … Read more
What Managers and HR Leaders Can Learn From Sales Superstars
If you’re a manager or a senior level executive, a recent study conducted by Huthwaite Inc. should interest you. Their research on trust yields formation … Read more
Is Using LinkedIn a Violation of An Employee’s Non-Compete Agreement?
By Michael R. Greco A sales manager has signed a contract with his employer agreeing that client lists are confidential and agreeing not to solicit clients … Read more
Don’t Facebook Me: Why You Shouldn’t Google During the Recruiting Process
By Laurie Ruettimann Last week, I participated on a panel hosted by the HR Technology Conference and Exposition in Chicago. I joined fellow bloggers Kris … Read more
Reaching Your Hispanic Workforce: Is Your HR Strategy Keeping Up?
Your workforce is becoming more and more diverse — but are your assumptions about changing demographics keeping up with reality? The 2010 U.S. Census is … Read more