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Improving Recruiting and Hiring Process: Thought-Provoking Infographic

Written on 19 Jan, 2012 at 16:57

This infographic about recruiting and hiring, entitled, “Jim Gets a Job in 10 Easy Steps,” came to me today from Recruiter.com. It has a simple message, but one that provides food for thought for employers about improving their recruiting and... (Continue reading)

How to Interview Millennials: The Keys to Hiring the Best Young Talent

Written on 4 Jan, 2012 at 23:48

The following is a guest post by Aaron McDaniel, the author of the Young Professional’s Edge blog (YP Edge). Through my 6 years of corporate experience I have sat on both sides of the interview table. While being a headache... (Continue reading)

Online Human Resource Courses, Certifications, Degrees & Free Materials: Some of the Many Choices

Written on 11 Dec, 2011 at 19:24

With the availability of online human resource courses, webinars, degree programs, and more, you need not leave your office to get the best and latest expert training.... (Continue reading)

Managed Services Help Lower IT Costs For Small Business HR Departments

Written on 26 Nov, 2011 at 23:08

Introduction In today’s tech-driven age, it takes a highly efficient IT system to manage, track and measure employee performance. Larger companies may have the budget and manpower to support a fully-functioning, round-the-clock in-house IT department. But for smaller businesses, the... (Continue reading)

Learning Management Systems: What to Look for in Selecting One

Written on 21 Nov, 2011 at 14:01

Some tips on selecting a Learning Management System (LMS).... (Continue reading)

Employment of Women: Survey of Issues & Initiatives — Workplace Flexibility

Written on 7 Sep, 2011 at 15:00

Workplace flexibility is a top priority of the Women's Bureau. ... (Continue reading)

Employment of Women: Survey of Issues & Initiatives — Equal Pay

Written on 6 Sep, 2011 at 21:29

Equal pay is the top priority of the Women's Bureau. ... (Continue reading)

HR Record Retention Requirements: How Long Do You Have to Keep Employment Records?

Written on 18 Jul, 2011 at 12:50

How long various types of HR records must be kept, according to applicable employment laws.... (Continue reading)

Leadership Development Failure: New Managers Often Left to Sink or Swim, Study Shows

Written on 23 Mar, 2011 at 22:51

According to a recent leadership development study from Development Dimensions International (DDI), many new managers don’t know what it takes to succeed and weren’t ready for the challenges and obstacles that they faced as leaders. Finding the First Rung as New Managers A... (Continue reading)

Diversity in the Workplace, Part II – Implementation

Written on 24 Feb, 2011 at 14:40

In Part II, we discuss the various methods suggested by studies and employers to implement diversity in the workplace.... (Continue reading)

Diversity in the Workplace, Part I – Definitions and Benefits

Written on 16 Feb, 2011 at 9:31

Diversity, tricky to apply, is found by studies and employers' experience to be an essential element of workplace success.... (Continue reading)

Book on Rebuilding Trust Sets Example for Employers

Written on 4 Feb, 2011 at 9:36

A new book penned by Dennis and Michelle Reina lays out a guide for employers to rebuild trust in the workplace.... (Continue reading)

Five Potentially Revealing Interview Questions Suggested by Business Development Author

Written on 23 Dec, 2010 at 17:19

In his book, Business Black Belt, business development expert Burke Franklin shares five uncommon questions and answers to consider when interviewing candidates for your company: 1. “Tell Me What You’ve Done or Continue to Do to Educate Yourself” What someone... (Continue reading)

How to Choose the Right Resource Management and Employee Performance Software

Written on 20 Dec, 2010 at 17:50

Guidelines to help make the task of selecting resource management and employee performance management software easier.... (Continue reading)

10 Reasons Your Employees Hate You (Or at Least Reject You…)

Written on 22 Nov, 2010 at 22:45

Being the boss comes with some great perks- a better bank account, corporate benefits, and a fancier title — but why, before you even hold your first meeting, do you get the sense your employees hate you? Unfortunately, more power... (Continue reading)

Your Employee Handbook–Suggestions and Links for Creating and Updating It

Written on 11 Oct, 2010 at 9:47

Introduction: Should You Have an Employee Handbook? An employee handbook that’s prepared and reviewed thoroughly and properly customized is great. But as with a written employee evaluation–which can either help or hurt your legal position, depending on whether it was... (Continue reading)

“The Company You Keep”: Association Discrimination under the ADA

Written on 31 Aug, 2010 at 11:22

Avoiding Discrimination against Employees Who Care for Disabled Family Members Most employers and HR managers understand the discrimination laws in terms of protecting people based on “protected characteristics,” such as race, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability. A protected... (Continue reading)

Negligent Hiring Claim: California Case Demonstrates Outer Limits to Liability

Written on 5 Jan, 2010 at 6:00

This California Negligent Hiring Decision Is Potentially Relevant To All Employers, Wherever They Are Located Avoiding negligent hiring lawsuits is an important subject to anyone concerned with risk management in connection with employment decision making. It is a major reason... (Continue reading)

Ricci v. DeStefano, a/k/a The New Haven Firefighters’ Case, Part I:
The Basics: the Facts and Holding of the Ricci case

Written on 6 Jul, 2009 at 15:41

There’s no way I can get the “scoop” on what has been perhaps the most eagerly awaited Supreme Court decision of the term: Ricci v. DeStefano, No. 07-1428 (June 29, 2009). Since the Court’s 5-4 decision was announced last week,... (Continue reading)

Male Sex Stereotyping: Going Where No Man Has Gone Before

Written on 8 Jun, 2009 at 5:30

The following guest post is by attorney Ellen Simon, who has been listed as one of The Best Lawyers in America for her landmark work representing individuals in precedent-setting cases. Ellen blogs at the Employee Rights Post. Stereotyped Statements As... (Continue reading)

Job Applicant Rejection Letter Dos and Donts — Writing an Appropriate “Dear John” Letter to an Unsuccessful Applicant

Written on 31 May, 2009 at 12:53

Back in 2006, we covered the topic of applicant rejection letters in a post linking to an article in Assessment Council News (“Considerations in Rejecting Applicants,” on p.4). Since today’s economy is resulting in more applications — and thus more... (Continue reading)

Expensive Trade Secret Protection Lesson for Employer — $17.5 Million Verdict in Lawsuit Over Employee’s Hard Drive

Written on 20 Apr, 2009 at 5:00

Trade Secret Protection Efforts Land Company in Losing Lawsuit Earlier this month, after a seven-week trial, a California jury awarded $17.5 million to a former employee in his lawsuit against his former employer for breaking into a laptop owned by... (Continue reading)

Tough Job Interview Question: “What Is Your Greatest Weakness?”
Three Tips for Answering This One

Written on 17 Apr, 2009 at 5:00

Why Do Interviewers Ask About My Weaknesses? No interviewer expects “brutally honest answers like,’I'm below-average intelligence and difficult to work with,’” says a hiring expert quoted by the Washington Post. So why do they ask this tough job interview question?... (Continue reading)

Online Job Search and Recruitment Part I: The Classifieds Have Gone Electric!

Written on 19 Mar, 2009 at 6:00

From Job Boards to Recruiters’ Sites, the Internet is the Place to Go For Job Opportunities Anyone who has been searching for a job recently (in other words, a lot of us) are well aware that job searches don’t mean... (Continue reading)

[AIG Bonus] Contracts Are Made To Be Broken — Or Are They?

Written on 18 Mar, 2009 at 6:00

“I expect you to be honest, hard working, and treat the company as if you own it.” – C.V. Starr “AIG’s ongoing efforts to be an outstanding corporate citizen and promote responsible and sustainable business practices are essential to our... (Continue reading)