By Mark J. Neuberger Continuing the theme set forth in my earlier post on some guiding principles I have developed to deal with recurring … Read more
Are You Ready For War for Talent 2.0?
Get ready for the “New War for Talent.” Call it something else if you like – maybe the War for Talent 2.0 – but as Lou Adler and others have been warning … Read more
Court: Company May Be Liable For Discriminatory Motives Of Non-Decision Makers
By Melinda Caterine The U.S. Supreme Court has held that an employer may be liable for the discriminatory motives of a supervisor who influences but does … Read more
U.S. Incomes Increase, But Are 2011 Tax Breaks Just Another COLA?
Do you feel a bit richer? After a tax break that took effect at the beginning of the year, the Associated Press reports that U.S. incomes have been given a … Read more
Internet Authority Says .Jobs Manager Violates Rules, Orders Changes
See update below. The Internet’s addressing authority has ordered the manager of the .Jobs domains to fix problems with how it issues addresses within 30 … Read more
Beyond Tobacco: How do You Feel About a Junk Food-Free Workplace?
Yesterday I was talking with my South by Southwest (SXSW) co-presenter, Michael Samuelson. We were taking turns spouting off about what inspires and … Read more
International Group Accepts Plan to Develop Global HR Standards
Imagine an international standard for determining cost of hire. Or one for valuing the human capital of a company. A pipe dream just a few years ago, now … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Lessons in Bridge Burning, Courtesy of Charlie Sheen
Got a bridge to burn? Charlie Sheen may be just the guy to help you out. In case you missed it, Hollywood bad boy Sheen went ballistic yesterday and as the … Read more
Are Your Workers in the 17% (Yes, Only 17%) on Track for Retirement?
Employees are grossly unprepared for retirement, and employers are growing increasingly concerned about the cost of delayed retirement, which is estimated … Read more
Why Background Checks Are a Necessary Evil
By Patricia F. Weisberg The majority of employers today conduct some form of background check prior to hiring a new employee. This practice, while many … Read more