You have heard this many times, I’m sure, but it never hurts to hear it again: job referrals are the best source of job candidates and new hires. … Read more
NLRB Quickie Election Rule Now In Effect; Here’s What It Means
By Steven Bernstein On April 28, 2012, a federal judge with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia cleared the way for the National Labor … Read more
Lost Knowledge — “It’s Not About Being Nice to Old People”
Last week in Lost Knowledge — What Are You and Your Organization Doing About It? — we discussed what “lost knowledge” is, its effects on … Read more
New Federal Law Would Bar Employers From Demanding Online Passwords
By Eric B. Meyer A few weeks ago, as reported here, Maryland became the first state to pass legislation that would ban employers from demanding that … Read more
Who’s Wasting Time at Work – How, Why, and What You Can Do About It
I love it when an article writes itself. This is a gift from heaven. The company, Tempo, has creating an entertaining and revealing infographic that … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Lack of Communication is Top Management Mistake
This will not exactly come as a big shock: a new survey has found that a lack of communication — keeping employees in the dark — is the top … Read more
The NLRB’s New Blueprint For “Quickie” Union Elections
By Eric B. Meyer On Tuesday, the National Labor Relations Board‘s “quickie” election rules survived a challenge in the U.S. Senate. Next … Read more
A Positive Sign of the Economic Times? Monster Doubles Profit Predictions
Monster is a big winner Thursday on Wall Street; its stock up more than 16 percent at one point after reporting earnings that were double what analysts … Read more
5 Takeaways from EEOC’s Guidance on Use of Criminal Background Checks
By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued updated Enforcement Guidance on employer use of arrest and conviction … Read more
Lost Knowledge — What Are You and Your Organization Doing About It?
I watched “60 Minutes” a few weeks ago and one segment really caught my attention. A group of men, most in their late 50’s and early 60’s that had worked … Read more