I’m often asked questions like, “Derek, what do you think is the key to effective employee recognition?” The answer, frankly, depends on the situation of … Read more
Is Your Anti-Harassment Policy Translated Into Multiple Languages?
By Eric B. Meyer When an employer is faced with a sexual-harassment lawsuit, one of its best defenses is that the company took reasonable care (e.g., … Read more
CareerBuilder Says 4th Quarter Hiring May be the Best Since 2007
Calling it the “most optimistic fourth quarter projection since 2007,” CareerBuilder says that 26 percent of employers expect to add full-time, permanent … Read more
Want to Better Engage Workers? It’s Finding What Works For Your Culture
Employee engagement is one of those topics that gets a lot of attention, but if you ask anyone what it takes to retain and engage workers, it’s … Read more
Looking For Passive Candidates? Active Job Seekers Are Where Its At
Attend any recruiting conference, or read just about any recruiting blog and you’ll find a steady drumbeat about passive candidates: Why they’re better; … Read more
Survey: 75% of Workers Are Accessing Social Media While on the Job
Do you have a social media policy for your workplace? If you don’t, you better get cracking, because as this new survey from SilkRoad clearly shows, … Read more
New Bill Would Require Accommodation for Pregnant Employees
By Eric B. Meyer Does an employer have to provide a reasonable accommodation to a pregnant employee to allow her to perform the essential functions her … Read more
How Women Lead: Success Is Often About Creating Your Own Career Path
By Sharon Hadry and Laura Henderson In business, following the rules can slow your progress. Women often believe that you succeed by following the rules … Read more
5 Reasons Every Job Description Will Have A Social Network Built Around It
In 2012, more than 90 percent of companies will use social media recruiting in some way. But only 73 percent have successfully hired someone via social … Read more
Telemedicine Moves Into Mainstream as More Employers Offer It
With 15 states now requiring insurers to cover electronic medical consultations and treatments, telemedicine is not so much an emerging trend as one that … Read more