With a new presidential administration, employment lawyers always promise a great deal of changes affecting recruiters. But at this moment, our current … Read more
Most HR Pros Don’t Know Why They’re in HR, Says TLNT’s New Columnist Kayla Moncayo
Meet Kayla Moncayo, TLNT’s new employee relations columnist. (OK, not that new. She’s already penned two columns.) Kayla writes “ER … Read more
Where Was HR?: The Andrew Cuomo Fiasco
Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a new column called “ER Trips.” Each post will be a new trip into the world of employee relations to … Read more
It’s Time to Rethink Candidates’ Criminal Records
There is a major labor shortage, especially in the hourly wage worker market — to the point that it’s crippling businesses since they are unable to operate … Read more
The Challenges of Military Leave Administration
Most large employers at one point or another have bemoaned the difficulties of complying with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It’s a challenging … Read more
The Future of Noncompete Agreements
The movement to abolish, or at least heavily curtail, noncompete agreements has been growing for years. Just how close are critics and opponents of such … Read more
A Looming Ban on Noncompete Agreements?
Remember four months ago (also known as eons), this column mentioned President Biden’s desire for a nationwide ban on noncompetition agreements? Well, … Read more
An Executive With Multiple Sclerosis Open Up
“I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when I was 22 years old and for the last 26 years, it has progressively gotten harder for me to walk. … Read more
‘I Have MS. Would Your Company Hire or Recognize Me?’
I still remember the first time I sat in Bergdorf Goodman’s shoe department and realized I wouldn’t be able to wear high heels ever again. I broke down and … Read more
Affirmative Action: Separating Myth From Reality
Affirmative action plans often get bad reputations. Certain affirmative action myths cloud people’s perceptions, and poor communication about the … Read more