One of the most common questions I am asked is: “Do you know anyone who’d be great for our open HR Business Partner role?” And it’s … Read more
5 Recruiting Lessons from Ferris Bueller
Imagine if Ferris Bueller, from the iconic 1986 movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off by John Hughes, had a technology start-up. The idea of Ferris the … Read more
Why the NLRB’s Quickie Election Rule Got Tossed (and Why It May be Back)
Earlier this week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Coalition for a Democratic Workforce dealt yet another blow to the National Labor Relations Board, … Read more
Employee Loyalty? No, It’s Not Dead – It Just Changed Hands
Employee loyalty is one of those topics that can divide a room. Well, at least room full of HR Pros who live and breathe recruiting, retention and … Read more
Is There a Gap Between Your Culture and Your Recruiting Practices?
Is there a gap between your recruiting practices and your culture? In today’s economy, even organizations of modest scope can expect many willing and … Read more
Many Offering Health Benefits to Same-Sex Couples Ahead of Laws
President Obama’s pronouncement last week in favor of same-sex marriage has no legal effect on employers’ decisions on whether to offer benefits to … Read more
That Was Fast: Court Voids NLRB “Quickie” Union-Election Rules
By Eric B. Meyer The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hot! How hot is the Chamber? Hotter than Paris Hilton humming an 80’s Buster Poindexter tune. … Read more
Embracing Healthy Work Boundaries: It’s a Journey, Not a Destination
Facebook made headlines once again, and it was not due to another layout change. Apparently, the company’s second-in-command, COO Sheryl Sandberg, leaves … Read more
Relax – You’ll Never, Ever be Asked For a Facebook Password
It’s one of the hottest and long-standing recent HR stories. In March, the Associated Press reported on several job seekers being asked their Facebook … Read more
Unpaid Internships Revisited: Could Your Program Land You in Court?
By Patricia F. Weisberg With regular college classes ending for the summer, employers nationwide likely are ramping up their summer internship programs – … Read more