In the consulting and strategy work I do with global organizations, we strongly advise basing a global social recognition program on the organization’s … Read more
Do Employees Have a Legal “Right” to a “Predictable” Schedule?
By John E. Thompson U.S. Wage and Hour Division Administrator David Weil reportedly has said that the Division is “looking very actively at” … Read more
Senate Committee Told EEOC Must Provide Guidance on Wellness Plans
Editor’s note: Weekly Wrap is taking the week off. It will return next Friday. By Ilyse Wolens Schuman Recent actions by the Equal Employment … Read more
Why Target Canada Failed (Hint: It Was Culture – and Management)
In case you didn’t hear about it, Target recently announced they’ll be ceasing operations in Canada. What looked good on paper turned into a multi-year, … Read more
Court: Demanding a Social Security Number Isn’t Religious Discrimination
By Eric B. Meyer Remember that blog post I had from July of last year, the one you contemplated getting tattooed on your back? Yeah, you know the one … Read more
Predicting What the Global Workplace Will Look Like in 2030
CBRE and Genesis recently released a report — Fast Forward 2030: The Future of Work and the Workplace — which provides meaningful insight on … Read more
Open Office Dilemma: Better Collaboration Without Killing Concentration
More and more companies are embracing open office layouts with the goal to improve communication, increase collaboration and cut back on overhead by … Read more
Four New Ban-the Box Laws Became Effective This Year
By Philip L. Gordon and Zoe M. Argento With the start of 2015, new ban the box laws became effective in Illinois, the City of Chicago, and Montgomery and … Read more
A Candidate Bill of Rights? Good HR Pros Can Handle Applicants Right
Back in November 2010, Monster.com asked me to write a post on a hot topic at that time — a “Candidate Bill of Rights.” Needless to say, I’m … Read more
The Retention Challenge: 5 Ideas For Keeping Employees Happy
Before the calendar turned, I had blogged about why 2015 will be the “Year of the Employee.” HR professionals will be looking for high levels … Read more