Big data is transforming the information world at an alarming rate. It’s no surprise that the data being collected, sliced, sorted, and sold is being used … Read more
Congress Moving to Block NLRB’s “Quickie” Union Election Rule
By Michael J. Lotito The same day the Senate advanced a joint resolution (S.J. Res. 8) seeking to block implementation of the National Labor Relations … Read more
How Important is Engagement? 87% of Leaders Say a Lack of It is a Key Issue
I never cease to be amazed at how hard it is for talent managers to get their hands around the issue of employee engagement. And, a new study from Deloitte … Read more
Weekly Wrap: What Logical Lessons Managers Can Learn From Mr. Spock
Mr. Spock has died. He lived long, and prospered. Of course, Star Trek‘s Mr. Spock, the character, will still be around because fictional people … Read more
New Comp Survey Finds – Surprise! – That Workers Might Want a Better Deal
Last week, compensation solutions expert PayScale released its annual 2015 Compensation Best Practices Report. PayScale titled its report Attack of the … Read more
When Should You Ask a Job Applicant About Their Religious Beliefs?
By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. In Abercrombie, the company did not … Read more
How Automated Workforce Planning Can Free Managers For Strategic Tasks
An organization’s most critical assets are its employees. No other bothers to argue against that point any more. An organization’s workforce is also, … Read more
Court Takes EEOC to the Woodshed For Overreach on Background Checks
You might recall last August’s stinging comments from celebrated Judge Roger Titus of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland that were … Read more
How One Winning Actress Fueled the Oscars’ Equal Pay Moment
In case you haven’t been on the Internet in the last 36 hours, Patricia Arquette is being celebrated for more than just her Oscar win for Best Supporting … Read more
New York Attorney General Proposes Regulation of Payroll Cards
By Jason Storipan Following his office’s 2013 investigation into payroll cards and release of a report on the issue in 2014, New York Attorney General Eric … Read more