It kills me every time I read about some company that has the bright idea to get rid of all of its managers. I’ve written about this before, and as I … Read more
Seattle’s Minimum Wage Hike to $15 Part of a Growing Local Trend
By Gregory Hanscom In recent months, many state and local governments have aggressively moved to raise the minimum wage. This week, the City of Seattle … Read more
May Jobs Growth Hit 200k Plus for Fourth Consecutive Month
Early indications of an anemic May employment report proved unduly pessimistic when the U.S. Labor Department announced 217,000 new jobs were added during … Read more
Revenge Hiring: A Destructively Bad Practice For Any Organization
Sometimes you just can’t make this stuff up! From the land of Bad HR comes something I’ve only heard about as urban legend — the Revenge Hire! A … Read more
Court: Employment at Will Trumps 2nd Amendment Gun Rights
By Eric B. Meyer In every one of the United States, except Montana, employment is at will. This means that, absent a contract of employment for a specific … Read more
What You Should Know About the Next Big Benefit Change
After getting a green light from the Obama Administration earlier this month, more employers may begin to cap what they pay for certain medical treatments, … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Make Sure You Don’t Let the Great Ones Get Away
Unemployment is coming down and, even if it weren’t, great employees always have their choice of employers. Case in point: I got some great service at a … Read more
Hiring Veterans: They Want a Chance to Show How Great They Can Be
Editor’s Note: This was first published on TLNT on Veterans Day 2011, but it seems equally appropriate to bring it back today. I got a chance to … Read more
The SHRM-HRCI Issue: Crocodile Tears for Certified HR Folks Out There
I never thought much about certifying as an HR pro. I get it. You want to be shown as a knowledgeable professional and get some letters after your name. … Read more
Making Waves: HR’s Critical Role in Kickstarting Change
The project plan was flashed on the screen. The financial metrics were shared. Work steps were reviewed and analyzed for many months ahead. Yet, something … Read more