A debate with a would-be client last week reminded me of a particular pet peeve, so I thought I’d trot it out here for discussion. (The would-be … Read more
Survey Points to 5 Critical Talent Management Trends for 2012
I’m always interested in surveys that look ahead and give some sense of where we might be going, even if they don’t always seem to get the … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: How to Help Avoid Negligent Hiring Lawsuits
The first line of defense … is a good offense, and a good offense against negligent hiring lawsuits is your careful investigation of each employee’s … Read more
Millennials Mix Their Social Media Use, So Remember These 3 Things
By Eric B. Meyer Your Gen Y/Millennial employees love mixing business with pleasure online. At least that’s what this survey from Millenial Branding … Read more
Managing a Virtual Workforce: Setting Social Goals Are the Key
The virtual workplace is different. The setting is different; cubicles don’t divide the virtual space. Neither do city lines, time zones, or continents, … Read more
The Quest for Excellence: It’s Why Learning Never, Ever Ends
“I will be glad when this is all over. I will never have to study anything anymore.” That was a statement from my daughter during finals week in her senior … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Why Are We So Quick to Dismiss the Good, Old Résumé?
Want some shocking news? The Wall Street Journal reports that, “Many job seekers have long suspected their online employment applications disappear … Read more
Health Savings Accounts: Is It Time to Make a Change For Your Workforce?
Last week’s mail started the avalanche of end of year statements and one of the first to arrive was my HSA statement. I am lucky to be in pretty good … Read more
Do Professional HR Certifications Really Help Job Seekers?
Professional HR certifications have become commonplace in the past 20 years. The HR Certification Institute (HRCI), affiliated with SHRM, has awarded the … Read more
Another Case to Watch in Debate Over the Computer Fraud & Abuse Act
By Brent A Cossrow The past year has produced noteworthy decisions from the Sixth, Ninth and Eleventh U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals – and recent … Read more