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
Changing Marijuana Laws: How Do You Keep Your Workplace Drug Free?
Since new state laws have been passed in Colorado and Washington surrounding the issue of recreational use of marijuana, many employers are asking how to … Read more
Reliable Work Ethic: How About 44 Years and Never Once Called In Sick?
Postal workers get a bad rap and are frequent fodder for comedians and late night talk show hosts. But aside from the renowned story of Fred in The Fred … Read more
Hey Applebee’s: Why Don’t You Treat Ex-Workers Like Yahoo Does?
Dear Applebee’s, I used to work for you in Human Resources. It was a great 3 1/2 years. I loved working for you. I was surrounded by the most … Read more
What Happens When Worker Posts “I’d Like to Get Fired” on Facebook?
By Eric B. Meyer Want to know what happens when an employee posts “I’d like to get fired on Facebook”? I’ll give you a hint. The … Read more