Get ready for the “New War for Talent.” Call it something else if you like – maybe the War for Talent 2.0 – but as Lou Adler and others have been warning … Read more
Court: Company May Be Liable For Discriminatory Motives Of Non-Decision Makers
By Melinda Caterine The U.S. Supreme Court has held that an employer may be liable for the discriminatory motives of a supervisor who influences but does … Read more
U.S. Incomes Increase, But Are 2011 Tax Breaks Just Another COLA?
Do you feel a bit richer? After a tax break that took effect at the beginning of the year, the Associated Press reports that U.S. incomes have been given a … Read more
Internet Authority Says .Jobs Manager Violates Rules, Orders Changes
See update below. The Internet’s addressing authority has ordered the manager of the .Jobs domains to fix problems with how it issues addresses within 30 … Read more
Beyond Tobacco: How do You Feel About a Junk Food-Free Workplace?
Yesterday I was talking with my South by Southwest (SXSW) co-presenter, Michael Samuelson. We were taking turns spouting off about what inspires and … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Lessons in Bridge Burning, Courtesy of Charlie Sheen
Got a bridge to burn? Charlie Sheen may be just the guy to help you out. In case you missed it, Hollywood bad boy Sheen went ballistic yesterday and as the … Read more
Are Your Workers in the 17% (Yes, Only 17%) on Track for Retirement?
Employees are grossly unprepared for retirement, and employers are growing increasingly concerned about the cost of delayed retirement, which is estimated … Read more
Why Background Checks Are a Necessary Evil
By Patricia F. Weisberg The majority of employers today conduct some form of background check prior to hiring a new employee. This practice, while many … Read more
SHRM CEO, Transparency Group Battle For Hearts and Minds of State Leaders
Here’s a question I would love the SHRM Board of Directors to answer: why does the Board seem to go out of its way to avoid standing up and publicly … Read more
Survey: Employers This Year Plan to Give Largest Merit Raises Since 2008
Here’s a warm thought in the middle of a long, cold winter: According to a new survey by global consulting giant Towers Watson, American employers … Read more