Given the season, imagine handing out presents that make less than half of your recipients happy. Not so merry or bright, is it? Still, according to … Read more
The Independent Contractor Dodge: Yes, the Crackdown is Coming
I’ve heard about two independent contractor dodges in the last two days — both with high visibility. One was on the Op-Ed page of The New York … Read more
Can You Get Away From the Job and Relax? Finding the Key to That Puzzle
“So Dad, now you can relax since you have all this time off. I am taking my vacation the same time so we can both hang out.” On my 12 hour flight from … Read more
What Do You Do When an Employee Blasts a Racist, Insensitive Message?
By Eric B. Meyer So, your public relations executive just tweeted a racist joke that went viral. Well, it doesn’t end well for the PR exec. Just so … Read more
The 1% Solution to Making 2014 Your Most Productive Year Yet
I’m not a big believer in New Year’s resolutions. Frustrated by bad habits like procrastination, disorganization, or a lack of exercise, many of us vow to … Read more
Weekly Wrap: What Kinds of Things Are Keeping HR Up at Night?
Editor’s note: This is the final Weekly Wrap of 2013. We’ll return in January 2014 with more weekly HR news and trends. It’s a question I hear people … Read more
The Actively Passive Candidate: Why Social is the Only Way to Hire in 2014
Social media profiles have become a necessity when searching for talent, and on the flip side, when looking for a job, as more and more companies are … Read more
Why That Proposed Ban on Employment Credit Checks Will Fail
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-MA., has introduced a bill that will effectively bar employers from conducting credit checks on potential job candidates as part … Read more
Gift-Giving at Work: If It Makes Sense, Do It – No Matter What Experts Say
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is celebrating with classic holiday posts from the past. Look for them through Dec. 23. Now that we’re … Read more
5 New Year’s Resolutions Every HR Manager Should Make
By Mark J. Neuberger As we approach the start of a New Year, many people will make New Year’s resolutions and promise themselves to do better in 2014. In … Read more