By John E. Thompson For awhile now, unpaid internships have been a hot topic under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. We noted some time ago that the … Read more
Here’s the Best Definition of Employee Engagement You’ll Ever See Anywhere
I don’t usually read things that jump out and grab me, but an article in Sunday’s New York Times did, because it had probably the best … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Like It or Not, Unpaid Internships Are Going, Going …
This week, a story in USA Today reconfirmed what a lot of us already know: unpaid internships, at least as we once knew them, are slowly going away. And as … Read more
Job Growth in February: 3rd Straight Month Adding 200,000 Plus Jobs
The U.S. created 227,000 new jobs in February, exceeding what economists predicted and adding to the optimism that the economy is finally on the mend. … Read more
ADA May Require Employers to Assist Employees in Commuting to Work
By Bruce R. Millman Most employers would be shocked to learn that they may have a legal obligation to help employees get to work. Yet a recent trend in … Read more
Cornerstone Gets Into Small/Mid Market With $14 Million Sonar6 Deal
New Zealand talent management vendor Sonar6 has been acquired by Cornerstone On Demand in a deal valued at $14 million. Cornerstone’s stock closed up … Read more
Moving Ahead on Workplace Wellness Without Management Support
An audience member at my TLNT Transform session last week in Austin asked me: What do I do if I don’t have leadership support? Is my wellness effort dead … Read more
What You Need to Start Disclosing to Employees About 401(k) Fees
Hello new 401(k) notices! As if the new disclosures required under health care reform weren’t enough to juggle this summer, you need to wrap your head … Read more
Background Survey: Qualifications Are More Important Than Criminal Record
When it comes to background screening, employers need to continue to “thread the needle.” That’s the analysis from the 2012 employer … Read more
Winning a Hostile Workplace Claim: Usually, It Takes More Than One Email
By Eric B. Meyer When an employee sues his former employer alleging a religiously hostile work environment, he must prove, among other things, that he was … Read more