It’s OK if the formula does not make sense. I have watched with amusement these past few weeks the reaction in the sports world to the phenomenon … Read more
Source of Hire Survey: Not Much Hiring Coming From Social Media
After two years of looking internally to fill vacancies, companies in 2011 again began to hire new workers, relying on referrals and job boards for nearly … Read more
Unpaid Internships? Excuse Me, But I Don’t See the Problem
If you have managed people and been on the job very long, you probably know that there are three kinds of workplace issues: Big and important ones; Small … Read more
Employees Who Are Never Out Sick? They Simply Bring it in to Work
Earlier this week, there was a fascinating story in The Wall Street Journal about employees who reportedly have not missed a day of work in decades. Yes, … Read more
EEOC Turns Focus to Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace
By Eric B. Meyer My loyal readers know that yesterday the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission held a public meeting to discuss pregnancy … Read more
What to Do If Your Talent Management Provider Has Been Acquired
Up until last week, you were living in bliss. Last year, you convinced your leadership team to purchase a full talent management suite to streamline … Read more
Some 11,102 Miles Later, This Is a Wellness Program That Really Works
With all due respect to The Proclaimers, the folks at Horizon Software International have walked 11,102 miles and far from falling down at anyone’s … Read more
Workforce Trends Survey Finds the Biggest Obstacle to Increased Hiring
If you want to look more deeply into why hiring will continue to lag, just turn on the news and you’ll see the biggest reason in the headlines this … Read more
Are Cover Letters Passé? Some 91% of Execs Still Think They’re Valuable
If you’re like me, you probably hear a lot about how savvy job candidates in today’s world need to focus on their digital footprint — … Read more
No-Hire Tobacco Policies: Why They Are a Communication and Cultural Challenge
Should companies not hire tobacco users? I’ve been wrestling with this question as the media continues to spotlight this particular “stick” companies yield … Read more