In the job search today, there is a lot of “fluff,” meaning it is sometimes difficult for HR managers and recruiters to see through the elaborate words on … Read more
Election Season or No, It’s Best to Keep Politics Out of the Workplace
By Eric Johnson Presidential elections stir up emotions, and the 2012 race for the Oval Office appears to be no exception. This year’s presidential … Read more
Survey: Half of All Job Applicants Say They Never Got a Response Back
You’ve written a compelling job ad that hits all the hot points. You’ve distributed it widely. You’ve even managed to get it high up on search results … Read more
The Top 10 Reasons That Your Employees Really Quit
Ever wonder why your employees really quit? A study of nearly 20,000 job quitters reveals some rather intriguing facts. The data The myth: 89 percent of … Read more
Counter-Offers: Why They Don’t Deliver Much Bang For Your Buck
We had a brief but lively conversation, my Compensation Cafe colleagues and I, about counter-offers during our Advice on Pay from the Compensation Cafe … Read more
Are You Losing Potential Stars by “Burying the Lead” in Your Recruiting?
Don’t “bury the lead” in first-stage recruiting; you may lose potential stars. Your company may be limiting its recruiting success by not articulating … Read more
How the NLRB Wants to Encourage Unions For Your Non-Union Workers
By Eric B. Meyer As you all know, the National Labor Relations Board has taken quite a beating recently in the courtroom. First, the Board was forced to … Read more
What Are You Doing For Employees During National Wellness Month?
June is National Employee Wellness Month, an annual recognition of the importance of employee well-being that Virgin HealthMiles initiated in 2009. One … Read more
Generational Profiling: Shared Experiences Don’t Make Us the Same
Have you heard? Millennials are the “me” generation and can’t make a decision without Mom or Dad! Gen Xers don’t want rules! Boomers are loyal and love … Read more
New Teen Workforce Study Should Be a Shocking Wake-Up Call to Employers
In 1989, 56 percent of the 16- to 19-year-olds in America were actively participating in the workforce. This meant that an employer hiring a young person … Read more