CFOs are becoming more involved in human resources issues, as companies more and more break down traditional silos in favor of ever greater collaboration … Read more
Yes, Even Harvard Grads Can Get Turned Down at The Container Store
You probably saw this on the web this past week, but just in case you didn’t, a Harvard University graduate and Emmy award-winning writer recently got … Read more
President Will Withdraw Controversial NLRB Nominee
By Michael J, Lotito Perhaps sensing former recess appointee Sharon Block‘s confirmation to the National Labor Relations Board would be an uphill … Read more
Can You Fire an Employee For Having a “Nazi Shrine” on Facebook?
By Eric B. Meyer Last week, I read this story in USA Today from Cam Smith, in which he reports that the North Delta Minor Hockey Association fired one of … Read more
Why Are America’s Workers Giving Back So Much PTO?
American employees are taking less vacation time today than at any point in the last four decades. In fact, in 2013 employees with available Paid Time Off … Read more
Voter Actions Undercut Federal Push for $10.10 Minimum Wage
By John E. Thompson Earlier this month, several states and localities voted in favor of increasing their minimum wage. Right on cue, many (including U.S. … Read more
What A Difference a Year Makes: Employment For Vets Jumps in 2014
As America honors its military veterans again today, there is encouraging news on the jobs front: The unemployment rate for the nation’s veterans has … Read more
When Sexting and Flirting isn’t Sexual Harassment At All
By Eric B. Meyer To prove sexual harassment, a plaintiff must have been subjected to pervasive or severe behavior based on the plaintiff’s sex. … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Inside Look Into What Our Evolving Workforce Cares About
Who says that HR professionals aren’t flexible and open to new ways of doing things? This was one of the thoughts that crossed my mind while … Read more
October Unemployment Drops to 5.8% as 214,000 Jobs Are Added
Job creation topped 200,000 for the ninth consecutive month, adding 214,000 new non-farm jobs in October. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate edged down to … Read more