In today’s stagnant jobs climate have you heard this comment (or something similar) from a senior leader: “I don’t care if they leave. They’re not senior. … Read more
A “Viral” Bonus Plan: Could It Work For Your Organization?
Who is in a better position to identify your company’s top performers – management or their peer employees? IGN Entertainment, a division of … Read more
California’s “Wage Theft Prevention Act” Takes Effect January 1, 2012
By John Skousen A recently-passed piece of California legislation that will impact employers is the Wage Theft Prevention Act of 2011 (WTPA), which takes … Read more
How Will Your Employees be Using Social Media is 2012?
By Eric B. Meyer Better yet, what can your business do to capitalize? I’ve got answers to these questions. Let’s start with more social … Read more
Summing Up 2011: Everything is Amazing and Nobody is Happy
At the end of the year, I spend a lot of time reading reflective posts about 2011. Trying to sum up the year in such a present state of mind is challenging … Read more
Looking Back of 2011: For Many, a Year of Overwork – or Underwork
I’m pretty numb to the flood of year-in-review stories that the media love at this time of year, mainly because they’re largely shallow, … Read more
Unions Get a Win With NLRB Vote for Speedier Workplace Elections
What organized labor was unable to get through the discredited Employee Free Choice Act, they now are getting directly from a vote by the National Labor … Read more
Bersin Survey: Even in the Social Media Age, Job Boards Drive New Hires
Four years (give or take) into recruiting’s embrace of social media, it turns out that job boards are the most productive source of new hires. Where social … Read more
Working The Last Week of The Year: Is it a Boon or Bust For Productivity?
I’ve worked in between the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, no problem. I’ve also not worked during that time (and let the record show … Read more
The Challenges in Conducting International Employment Investigations
By Celia Joseph If you are a Human Resources or other manager at a multi-national company, it is likely that at times you receive complaints from employees … Read more