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We all make mistakes, and when we do, we just hope we have a chance to fix them and learn from them. But when somebody gives you a second chance to fix a mistake, you’d better actually fix it because third chances are harder to come by.
By Holly K. Jones, J.D. Take a moment and picture your workforce. They come in each day and serve customers, build products, promote brands, and counsel clients, but what is their “why?” What are the primary factors that drive your employees to come into work, even when they have a case of the Mondays? Maybe […]
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has made it well known that compensation inequality is at the top of its enforcement agenda. In its fiscal year 2016 budget, the OFCCP says it will continue to focus on systemic compensation cases where agency reviews can have the greatest impact.
by Dan Oswald Christmas is less than two weeks away. And as the carol goes, ’tis the season to be jolly. But it’s also the season of giving. Gift giving has long been a tradition associated with Christmas. Whether or not you still believe in Santa Claus, everyone likes to receive gifts. Nothing warms the […]
By Joel Van Parys While a California court’s decision addresses personnel information for police officers in particular, all employers should be taking steps to safeguard and protect confidential employee information. The case is a reminder that releasing private personnel information about employees is a big decision that may involve risk for the employer—even if the […]
Retirement is something most people look forward to! We spend the majority of our lives working, and when we hit that ripe old age, we’re ready to be done! Most people start saving for retirement in their twenties either by investing in a 401(k) or in a Roth IRA. But one paranoid man decided not […]
A recent Aberdeen Report states that 61% of companies were more likely to use video recruiting during their onboarding and hiring process over other methods. Today we’ll learn what makes video interviewing the way of the future. Organizations are implementing video interviewing to reduce time-to-hire, to save money on the recruiting process, and to more […]
Yes, a thousand candidates a day, says Kelly Dingee, an expert on digital recruitment and engagement. In today’s Advisor, she shares tips and techniques any recruiter can use. Dingee, director of strategic recruiting at search firm Staffing Advisors, offered her advice at BLR’s Advanced Employment Issues Symposium, held recently in Las Vegas. Dingee also writes […]
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is full of joy and celebration. But from stress and germs to distraction and overindulgence, it’s also fraught with hazards that can leave your employees ill, injured, or dispirited. Although the “official” holiday season lasts just weeks, the dark, chilly months present significant safety, health, and wellness challenges. […]
Do you look for subject matter experts within your own company for your training initiatives? Not every high-potential, knowledgeable employee is looking to be promoted into a top leadership position, but he or she still wants to experience some form of advancement. Tapping these top performers’ vast expertise can boost your training—and help retain them […]