Equal Pay Ruling Supports Trend Against Asking Applicants for Salary History
A new appeals court ruling is just the latest sign of the risks associated with basing salary offers on applicants’ pay history.
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How to Find Creative Talent
New research suggests you should consider freelancers.
Use Good Benefits Communication Tools, and Wake Up the ‘Young Invincibles’
The young professionals on the bus seat behind me were talking about this year’s medical benefits, and I listened in. It’s my business. (Benefits, that is … not eavesdropping.)
Executive Brief: HRCI Explains Exam Construction, Recertification, GPHR
HR Daily Advisor Editor Stephen D. Bruce recently conducted a wide-ranging interview with Linda Anguish, director, Credentialing Products & Services, at HR Certification Institute. Topics covered included exam construction, recertification problems, and the GPHR (Global Professional HR) designation. Here’s a transcript of the interview: HRDA: This is Steve Bruce for the HR Daily Advisor. I’m […]
Casting a Broader Recruitment Net in a Remote World
For millennia, cities have been a key feature of civilizations and economies because they serve as a nexus for human interaction. Individuals have greater access to commerce and culture in cities, and companies generally have a better chance of selling goods and services, as well as greater access to talent pools. Consequently, most top companies’ […]
Data Breaches Won’t Happen to Me!
Well, that’s not entirely true. In fact, a data breach may have happened at your company and you didn’t ever find out. Today we are joined by Switchfast’s CEO, Jim Anderson to discuss some research that shows that very few in HR ever even find out when a data breach happens at their organization.
A Diverse Board Starts with Diverse Recruiting Practices
Forbes magazine publisher Malcom Forbes once called diversity “the art of thinking independently together.” When it comes to having a diverse board of directors, Forbes’ words have never been truer. Boards thrive on diverse thinking, but this thinking only comes with diverse members. So how can you improve the diversity of your board? Here’s a […]
Painting the People Picture for Today’s C-Suite: 3 Tips for Employee Development
As HR leaders know all too well, you won’t find a résumé outlining a job candidate’s biggest achievements as “successfully working with people with wildly different personalities than their own” or “navigating difficult professional situations with strength and grace.”
Mentor Sued for Sexual Harassment Points to Lack of Training as Excuse
A male scientist allegedly expressed his interest in having a sexual relationship with a female graduate student on numerous occasions while mentoring her on remote research excursions deep in the woods of Alaska. The student later sued him and the university where she was pursuing a doctorate degree, alleging hostile work environment.
Women’s Back Pain: A Key Issue Impacting Workplace Performance
There are well-documented differences in the health and well-being of males and females, including several back pain issues and related conditions that women are more susceptible to developing. Notably, women report more low back pain from work, especially if they work 40-45 hours weekly. For female employees, back pain is more likely to become chronic […]