When asked by The New York Times to describe his impending retirement, David Letterman called it “a good solid punch to the head.” After taping 6,000 … Read more
8 Signs That You’re Probably Stuck in a Talent Time Warp
Just because the economy has rebounded from the Great Recession doesn’t mean that your talent mentality has also rebounded. Here are eight (8) signs you … Read more
Some 58,000 Reasons Telework Could Be a Reasonable Accommodation
By Eric B. Meyer Telework is among the array of possible reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act that may enable an employee … Read more
Here’s Why Your Company Should Offer Paid Maternity Leave
As technology continues to improve, the world seems to be getting smaller. More and more businesses are becoming international, whether it’s about … Read more
Although It’s Better, U.S. Employers Are Still Struggling to Fill Vacancies
ManpowerGroup’s 10th annual Talent Shortage Survey is out, and it reveals that 32 percent of U.S. employers report difficulties filling job vacancies due … Read more
A Hard Lesson For Starbucks About Customers, Employees, Social Media
By Eric B. Meyer Raise your hand if you don’t own a smartphone. According to Pew Internet Project research, 64 percent of American adults own smartphones. … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: A Surefire Formula For Success With Your Employees
While you probably do extensive record keeping to track how well your team meets customer service standards and goals, I doubt you track how well you are … Read more
First Impressions: Why Onboarding Employees Is Like Going on a First Date
“I arrived early excited about my first day and my first real job from college. I just could not believe how disorganized they were. It was like nothing … Read more
With STEM Diversity, Do We Flood the Pipeline or Fix the Holes?
Editor’s Note: Weekly Wrap has been pre-empted by spring conference travel season. It will return soon. “It is a good thing to follow the First Law of … Read more
What Must an Employee Do to Get FMLA Leave?
By Eric B. Meyer Now, let’s talk about notice under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Specifically, in those situations in which an employee doesn’t use … Read more