When you think about our current economy you probably evaluate that we’re in a recovery period, a time in which the job market is slowly – very slowly – on … Read more
Beliefs About Mobile Recruiting — and Why They’re Right (or Wrong)
The mobile craze has moved beyond entertainment and communication into the human resource function of attracting top talent. Pressure is on companies to … Read more
Texas Takes on the EEOC Over Limits to Background Checks
Last week, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a legal action challenging the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) “enforcement … Read more
Forced Ranking, or Grading on a Curve: It’s All About a Flawed System
Don’t get me started on forced ranking — lovingly referred to as “rank-and-yank” — the much maligned performance management … Read more
Labor Department Is Digging Into Worker Classifications — Again
By John E. Thompson The U.S. Department of Labor has announced another proposal to conduct a survey relating to “worker classification issues” … Read more
Yes, You CAN Get Fired For Trashing Your Company on Facebook
By Eric B. Meyer It’s been a while since we’ve discussed discipline for employee Facebook behavior. So, let’s go over some basics. … Read more
Is Mickey in Trouble? Disney Defends Its Background Screening Policies
The company known for their signature character, Mickey Mouse, is defending a class action claim based on questions about its background screening … Read more
OSHA Proposes New Rule to Publish Worker Injury Data
By Howard Mavity OSHA has announced a proposed rule which will require establishments with 20 or more employees in certain industries with high injury and … Read more
Salary Transparency: Do the Upsides Outweigh the Traditional Concerns?
So how would you feel if everyone at your company knew your exact salary, and vice versa? Do you think the advantages would outweigh the disadvantages? … Read more
How Obamacare Impacts Health Care For Federal Employees
Open enrollment season begins this week for the approximately 8 million federal workers and their dependents who receive health care coverage through the … Read more