By Eric B. Meyer Seems one employer may not have received the memo. Now, the EEOC is taking aim. Over the summer, the EEOC issued new guidance on … Read more
11 Good Reasons That HR Really Needs Predictive Analytics
Second of two parts Traditional HR metrics have a limited impact because they are backward looking and they merely report what happened last year. Much … Read more
The Importance of Having – and Following – Clear Employment Policies
By Eric B. Meyer Remember that Americans with Disabilities Act case involving Walgreens and the $1.39 bag of chips? In that one, the store appeared to … Read more
September Report Shows Hiring Up, Unemployment Down to 6-Year Low
Propelled by strong hiring across a range of occupations and industries, September saw 248,000 new jobs added to the economy, which helped drive down … Read more
Supreme Court Will Hear Workplace Religious Discrimination Case
By Eric B. Meyer Have you noticed a theme here with my blog posts this week? Yes, It’s been all about religious discrimination. And yesterday, the … Read more
Can Crosses on Holiday Invitations Create a Hostile Work Environment?
By Eric B. Meyer Remember yesterday, when I was talking about religious accommodations, I said, “Treat all religions equally.” That same rule … Read more
The New HR: It’s High Time to Truly Get Involved With Big Data
Second of two parts No discussion of “the new HR” can get very far without running into the business buzzword of the last year: Big Data. The ability of … Read more
Want to Make Change Happen? You Need Change Architects to Make It So
IBM recently released an executive report titled Making Change Work … While the Work Keeps Changing (How change architects lead and manage organizational … Read more
A Lesson on Religious Accommodation From Monday Night Football
By Eric B. Meyer After scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots on Monday night, Kansas City Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah dropped to his knees … Read more
California Temp Workers Can Now Sue Employers For Agency Violations
Employers in California will now share liability with their labor contractors for complying with state labor and wage laws, including safety and workers’ … Read more