By Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health News Premiums for job-based medical insurance rose moderately — 4 percent in 2015 — but employers continued to shift in … Read more
Employees Usually Need to Ask For an Accommodation to Get an Accommodation
By Eric B. Meyer The Americans with Disabilities Act requires an employer to accommodate an employee with a disability, if doing so will enable that … Read more
Tech Insights: Yes, We Really Need That App Too (The Endless World of HR Tech)
I often hear about new HR software and I always secretly hope it will turn out to be tedious or irrelevant so I can safely ignore it. However, it is … Read more
As “BorgataBabes” Case Shows, Employers Can Regulate Workers Weight, Appearance
By Eric B. Meyer Can a company regulate an employee’s weight and appearance? According to a New Jersey appellate court, Atlantic City’s Borgata … Read more
Passive is Passé – Executives Say Active Job Seekers Make the Best Candidates
Recruiters may favor passive candidates, but C-suite executives say their best candidates are those actively looking for a job. Overwhelmingly, they find … Read more
Five Really Good Reasons to Give HR a Little Love
Poor HR gets so much hate. Sadly, some of it is justified, but there’s also a lot to appreciate about HR. For example: 1. We know more than you think I’m … Read more
New Bill Would Greatly Expand Penalties, Remedies for Unfair Labor Practices
By Eric B. Meyer It’s seen by some as making labor organizing akin to a civil right. “Woo hoo!” said none of you. On Wednesday, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., … Read more
Should Politics Be a Taboo Subject in Your Workplace?
By Thomas R. Crookes The current political environment across the United States is ripe with the potential to breed heated workplace discussions and … Read more
The War on Talent Isn’t Easing, But More Are Looking For “Their Next Opportunity”
LinkedIn just released its 2015 Talent Trends report, compiling responses from more than 1,600 professionals in the United States and Canada. Here is a … Read more
Talent Acquisition Professionals: What U.S. Hiring Trends Mean for You
LinkedIn just released its 2015 Talent Trends report, compiling responses from more than 1,600 professionals in the U.S. and Canada. Here is a quick … Read more