The biggest generation in U.S. history is now the largest generation in today’s labor market, yet in the public sector, millennials are a minority. … Read more
In the Tech Culture Convulsion, Where is HR?
Over the July 4th holiday weekend while many Americans were thinking about BBQ and fireworks, Silicon Valley’s tech scene was experiencing pyrotechnics of … Read more
Will Contextual Learning Upend Traditional L&D?
Businesses devote a lot of time and money into corporate training programs. Last year, total U.S. training expenditures increased slightly to reach $70.65 … Read more
Marijuana Use By Workers Continues to Rise
Just over 1 in 25 American workers tested positive for drugs last year. It’s the highest rate in a dozen years, says Quest Diagnostics. The Quest … Read more
Sexual Harassment Apps, Expat Costs and TeamPlayer to Find Team Players
Sexual harassment has been all over the business news lately, with much of it focusing on how all too often complaints are ignored by management or never … Read more
DOL Reinstates Valuable Compliance Tool for Employers
On June 27th the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it has reinstated the issuance of Opinion Letters by its Wage & Hour Division and … Read more
HR Isn’t Enough If You Want to Be a CHRO
While many HR professionals dream of someday earning the big company CHRO job, few will achieve it. After all, there are only 500 companies in the Fortune … Read more
Why You Need an Employee Handbook and What It Should Cover
A staff handbook (also known as a Policies and Procedures Manual) is something every company, regardless of size, should have. It is especially useful at … Read more
Court Says You Can Fire A Worker You Believe Made Up A Discrimination Claim
It’s not just people who fabricate complaints of discrimination at work who can be fired, but those whom you believe fabricated discrimination claims. … Read more
Driving Business Strategy With a People Focused Strategy
“Now, more than ever, the corporate strategy for large companies hinges on the people strategy.” This was a key takeaway from a summit of HR leaders and … Read more