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9 Tips to Beat the Heat and Look Professional: Women

Written on 22 Jun, 2007 at 8:59

At many offices across the country, today is Casual Friday. If you’re wearing a company polo and a nice pair of khakis, or something even fancier, pat yourself on the back. If you’re wearing a halter top and other people... (Continue reading)

9 Tips to Beat the Heat and Look Professional: Men

Written on 21 Jun, 2007 at 11:34

On the official first day of summer, we thought you’d like some tips to beat the heat while continuing to dress professionally for work. A late-’90s survey of 500 businesses showed that relaxed workplace dress leads to relaxed manners, relaxed... (Continue reading)

Take Your Dog To Work Day

Written on 18 Jun, 2007 at 22:16

Feel bad leaving Spot at home alone all week while you toil at the office? There’s good news! June 22 is the ninth annual Pet Sitters International Take Your Dog To Work Day, and thousands of businesses across the country... (Continue reading)

Stay-at-Home Workers Miss Office Atmosphere

Written on 6 Jun, 2007 at 16:45

While digging through the latest employment news, I found a funny, honest reflection by Abby Ellin. “Plugged In at Home, but Somehow Left Out” chronicles Ellin’s experience as a freelance writer, working from home. Away from the bustle and chatter... (Continue reading)

Recruiters Can Be Liable for Discrimination

Written on 6 Jun, 2007 at 13:59

George recently wrote about recruiting discrimination on Kennedy Information’s Recruiting Trends website. George is on the Advisory Board of the site, which offers guidance and industry news. The article warns recruiters that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of... (Continue reading)

Teens May Need to Look Hard for Summer Jobs

Written on 3 Jun, 2007 at 21:31

To all the parents who’ve been stopping by the blawg lately to read about family responsibilities discrimination: we’ve got some bad news for your teenage children. The Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University has predicted historic low teen... (Continue reading)

Tackling Recruiting Sourcers’ Challenges

Written on 31 May, 2007 at 15:39

This post, courtesy of Recruiting Blogswap, is written by Moises Lopez, of The Sourcing Corner blog. Note: “Sourcing” refers to the first stage of recruiting: developing information regarding potential candidates. This function may be integrated with other aspects of recruiting... (Continue reading)

Are Generation Y’s Parents Too Involved?

Written on 29 May, 2007 at 17:04

As Generation Y heads into the workforce, they’re bringing new employment issues with them. The kids who grew up being told how special they were are entering a low-unemployment job market, allowing them to be picky about choosing an employer.... (Continue reading)

Mommified: Social Science Evidence of Discrimination Against Mothers

Written on 17 May, 2007 at 11:47

Several weeks ago, “Equal Pay Day” rekindled discussions of pay inequality between men and women, highlighted by the release of a new study of the extent to which the pay gap reflects unlawful, gender-based discrimination. George wrote a post on... (Continue reading)

A New Face at the Employment Blawg

Written on 14 May, 2007 at 23:16

Hello, all! My name is Katie Rice, and I’ll be working with George on the blawg for the next six weeks. I just finished my first year of college at Hendrix College, where I am an American Studies major. During... (Continue reading)