I’ve been hitting a lot of conferences recently, and when I do that, it’s easy to see that some events have a good vibe, while others … Read more
Nebraska Decides to ‘Ban the Box” – But Only For Public Employers
Last week, Gov. Dave Heineman signed off on a ban the box provision for the State of Nebraska. The “box” in question is the somewhat controversial … Read more
Dying to Work, or Why Great Workplaces Are Healthy Workplaces
Work can be sickening. Literally. During an appearance at the recent Great Place to Work annual conference this month n New Orleans, Stanford business … Read more
Judge Finds Social Media Disclaimers For Employees Are Unlawful
By Eric B. Meyer How many of you have social media policies, which contain a provision that reads something like this: If you identify yourself as an … Read more
Survey: Recruiters Give Themselves No Better Than a “B” or “C+” Grade
With a self-assigned grade of B, and an even lower C+ from the hiring managers whose jobs they fill, recruiting leaders from companies large and small … Read more
Appeals Court Redefines Just What the “Workplace” Is
By Eric B. Meyer These blogging fingers have had much to say about telecommuting as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. … Read more
Survey Shows That Stressful Work is Pushing Many Employees Out
We all know that a stressful work environment can impact employees’ mental, physical, and emotional health, as well as impact their engagement and … Read more
Time to Step Up Your Game: 2030 Megatrends You Need to Understand
There are times when it’s hard to escape the impression that change is in the air. We live in such a time. Deep-seated forces are reshaping the global … Read more
Court Says There’s No Right to Be Left Alone While on FMLA Leave
By Eric B. Meyer One of the questions I hear a lot from employers is: Can we communicate with employees on Family and Medical Leave Act leave and, if so, … Read more
Survey Shows the Criminal Offenses That Concern Employers Most
Nearly 600 human resources professionals told EmployeeScreenIQ about how they use employment background checks to make hiring decisions and their candid … Read more