We have such good intentions, particularly at this time of year. We intend to eat better, get more sleep, head to the gym more often, budget better. Then … Read more
Developing World Is Hiring, But Sluggish Job Growth in Largest Economies
More than half the employers in three of the four of the world’s biggest developing nation economies say they’ll be adding staff in 2013, a marked contrast … Read more
How to Avoid a Disability Discrimination Claim When Hiring
By Eric B. Meyer I was reading this federal court opinion over the weekend. It involves a disability-discrimination claim brought by a deaf man who applied … Read more
Another Example Why a Social Media Policy is So Important
By Eric B. Meyer A school-bus driver calls a student a “little bitch” on Facebook, gets fired, and then sues? Of course she does. So, what does … Read more
2013 Legal Trends: Expect Federal Workplace Scrutiny to Increase
By Kristin R. Erenburg So, the good news is that, with the election over, we’ve gone back to regular TV programming without being bombarded with political … Read more
Weekly Wrap: When Some Oddball Interview Questions Aren’t So Odd
I’ve been dealing with stupid and idiotic interview questions for a very, very long time. It’s been more than 25 years since I heard a City … Read more
13 Easy and (Mostly) Low-Cost Employee Wellness Changes for 2013
Right about now, your employees are wondering whether they’ll keep their new resolutions or dust off the old ones and give them one more go. Even your … Read more
Big Surprise? Not Really – Pay Equity Now a Top Priority for EEOC
After reviewing the EEOC’s newly-approved Strategic Enforcement Plan, there are no surprises for employers when it comes to identifying where to … Read more
What Top Companies Know: The 5 Basic Rules of Happy Employees
My timing seems to be a bit off. Yesterday, I wrote about 4 Ways to a Happier and More Engaged Workforce, and then Fast Company comes out with an article … Read more
Ignite HR 4: Who Are You? (or Why HR Controls Workforce Marketing)
Here’s a talent management concept that you may roll your eyes over, but believe me, it’s one you should look at. Here it is: workforce … Read more