Employers who background their job applicants on social media are more likely to discriminate against Muslims, an effect that is even more pronounced in … Read more
Wisconsin Bill Would Prohibit Discrimination For Refusing Flu Vaccine
By Adam-Paul John Tuzzo While some states are clamoring for stricter laws concerning mandatory influenza vaccinations, some lawmakers in Wisconsin have … Read more
Proposed Labor Dept. Agenda Could Bury Employers With New Regulations
By Fredrick Englehart If even half of the proposed actions get approved from the U.S. Department of Labor’s spring 2013 regulatory agenda, unions will … Read more
A Holiday Season Reminder: Why It’s Important to Take Some Time Off
Kmart’s decision to open its doors at 6 am on Thanksgiving Day sent shock waves throughout the nation. Though bargain-seekers were thrilled, many are … Read more
New Study: 96% Think Culture Change is Needed in Their Organization
First of two parts Booz & Company just released a very interesting culture study. Here’s the bottom line: Everyone knows culture is important, … Read more
Weekly Wrap: What Employees Really Think About Office Holiday Parties
With the holiday season really kicking off next week, so will the deluge of stories, articles and blog posts about the perils of the annual workplace … Read more
Top 3 Employee Rewards and Recognition Trends for 2014
Low levels of employee engagement are plaguing companies today and improved rewards and recognition programs are the solution, according to Accelir’s … Read more
Intern or Employee? It Depends on Whether They Hinder or Help
By Carmon M. Harvey Gone are the days where the young people of the world are willing to work for peanuts (or less) to beef up their resumes with … Read more
Here’s Why We No Longer Need Articles About No Longer Needing HR
Yesterday I read an article titled Why We No Longer Need HR Departments, and apparently I wasn’t the only one sucked in by the catchy title. The article … Read more
Labor Department’s FLSA Compliance Focus Now Targeting Hotel Industry
By John E. Thompson One of the U.S. Department of Labor‘s continuing federal Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement initiatives targets hotels and … Read more