Over the holidays, I was part of the Great Ice Storm of 2013 in Michigan. I went without power for about 43 hours, and another three (3) days after that … Read more
Here’s Why 2014 Is Going to Be the Year of the Employee
We just completed our 10 big predictions for HR, talent, and learning in 2014 and the theme is “The Year of the Employee.” Global economic growth will … Read more
EEOC Sues Employer Who Tried to Push Scientology on Workers
By Eric B. Meyer I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know much about Scientology. Why, my Scientology acumen could fill a thimble. … Read more
CareerBuilder’s 2014 Hiring Forecast: Expecting More Headcount – Maybe
Influenced by the budget uncertainty in Washington, HR professionals and hiring managers in CareerBuilder’s Annual Job Forecast said they expected to … Read more
The Independent Contractor Dodge: Yes, the Crackdown is Coming
I’ve heard about two independent contractor dodges in the last two days — both with high visibility. One was on the Op-Ed page of The New York … Read more
What Do You Do When an Employee Blasts a Racist, Insensitive Message?
By Eric B. Meyer So, your public relations executive just tweeted a racist joke that went viral. Well, it doesn’t end well for the PR exec. Just so … Read more
Weekly Wrap: What Kinds of Things Are Keeping HR Up at Night?
Editor’s note: This is the final Weekly Wrap of 2013. We’ll return in January 2014 with more weekly HR news and trends. It’s a question I hear people … Read more
Why That Proposed Ban on Employment Credit Checks Will Fail
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA., has introduced a bill that will effectively bar employers from conducting credit checks on potential job candidates as part … Read more
5 New Year’s Resolutions Every HR Manager Should Make
By Mark J. Neuberger As we approach the start of a New Year, many people will make New Year’s resolutions and promise themselves to do better in 2014. In … Read more
The Living Wage Battle: Business as Usual, or Sign of Things to Come?
There is a fascinating battle afoot, and it may not be new but it’s manifesting itself in new ways. I’m talking about the battle between big business and … Read more