Significant Percentage of Managers Can’t Cope with Stress
Stress is an unfortunate part of many jobs. We all operate under some level of stress—some days more and some days less. For managers and senior leaders, the stress is often elevated.
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Connecticut Ban on Asking for Salary History Begins
Connecticut’s new law prohibiting employers from asking job candidates about their salary history took effect on January 1, 2019. The legislation is intended to remedy gender-based pay gaps, and it bars employers from asking applicants how much they currently earn or previously made.
New Data Suggest Wages Might Finally Be Growing Amid Strong Labor Market
We’ve been talking for some time about the tight job market faced by employers across the company. With the unemployment rate at a historic low, many jobseekers are having an easier-than-usual time finding a new job, or a first job, as employers struggle to find qualified employees.
What to Do When an Employee Dies
A death in the workplace can feel like a death in the family. Whether it’s sudden or expected, the death of an employee can be traumatic for staff and management. The following tips may help you navigate the needs of your company and your employees during a difficult time.
Mess with the Bull, Get the Horns
We all know workplace violence is no laughing matter. All HR professionals should be well versed in the laws applicable to weapons in the workplace at all of your organization’s locations. Each state has its own twists when it comes to restricting weapons (especially firearms) on private property. For instance, my state of South Carolina […]
Understanding the Reasons Why Job Applicants Reject Your Job Offer
The average time to recruit a new employee typically ranges between a few days to 4 months. If this wait is not frustrating enough, there are also many instances when people you have hired reject your offer at the last moment, leaving you with no choice but to go back to the job boards.
Learning and Development in Fast-Changing Times
Employees have always had the need for ongoing learning and development, and organizations have always taken steps to provide them with the tools and training needed to get their jobs done. But, in an environment of increasing complexity, globalization, and rapidly emerging technology, the need for ongoing education and development has likely never been higher—or […]
How to Use Neuroscience to Hire the Best Job Candidates
At the end of the day, you can only tell so much from someone’s credentials. You need to understand how the person thinks—and how you think. Surprisingly enough, neuroscience can be a great help in that regard. After all, the more we know about and understand the human brain, the better equipped we will be to optimize our talent acquisition process.
Pros and Cons of Job Fairs and Expos for HR Professionals
Job fairs and expos are not dead, and many job candidates still attend job fairs more often than you might think.
In the Workplace, Laughter Really Is the Best Medicine!
Those of a certain age likely remember these lyrics from the popular Disney movie, Mary Poppins: “I love to laugh. Long and loud and clear. I love to laugh so everybody can hear!” They were sung by Dick Van Dyke in his role as a chimney sweep.