By Eric B. Meyer I have three kids, ages three and under. So a vacation for me is the half hour of quiet time I get in the bathroom every morning. … Read more
The Ultimate in Outsourcing, or HR’s Ultimate Nightmare?
I read a story the other day that made me shake my head and think “there is no limit to human creativity.” The story is about “Bob” — a (nameless) … Read more
How Well Is Your Job Post Doing? New CareerBuilder Tool Can Tell
Quick quiz: Your job postings for customer service reps on average get 28 applications each. Is that good or bad? If you answer is along the lines of “I … Read more
No FMLA Notice? It Means No FMLA Leave
By Eric B Meyer Before going any further, allow me to wish a happy belated 20th birthday to the Family and Medical Leave Act, the FMLA. What can I say? I … Read more
Social Business: It’s a Hot Topic That HR Needs to Go to School On
In the land of HR, folks tend to think inside their bubble. And when it comes to social media, some are early adopters (think using social media for talent … Read more
Immigration Will Begin Accepting 2013 H-1B Visa Petitions on April 1
By Jessica Cook On Monday, April 1, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting FY 2014 H-1B cap-subject petitions for … Read more
Pennsylvania Moving to Ban Discrimination Against Unemployed
By Eric B. Meyer In 2011, New Jersey passed a law banning discrimination against the unemployed. Will Pennsylvania follow suit in 2013? The ball is … Read more
Weekly Wrap: The State of HR Today? By One Account, It May be Picking Up
A New Year always seems to bring a lot of new surveys and studies, but this one with Chief HR officers has some pretty interesting findings and insights on … Read more
No Surprises in January Job Growth, But 2012’s Numbers Look a Bit Better
There were no real surprises in January’s jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor. The U.S. economy added 157,000 jobs in January, most, as usual, in … Read more
What a Georgia Strip Club Can Teach Us About Independent Contractors
Editor’s Note: Sometimes, readers ask about past TLNT articles they may have missed. That’s why on Fridays we republish a Classic TLNT post some of you … Read more