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Ghosting is becoming a common theme for 2018—as we’ve recently highlighted in a three-part series—and new research released by Clutch, a B2B ratings and reviews firm, shows that more than 40% of candidates say it’s reasonable to ghost a company during the hiring process. With more candidates ghosting companies, it leaves you wondering: What makes […]
In a previous blog post, we delved into the world of deskless employees, or the vast 80% of the global workforce that doesn’t operate from a desk. These individuals, ranging from pickers to pilots, play a pivotal role in our economies and touch various facets of our daily lives. However, recent data suggests a concerning […]
People are the heart of what makes a company great. And in a services firm, where people are your only product, that premise is only magnified. When people are engaged and invested in their work, cultures thrive, businesses grow, and economies prosper, but as the Great Resignation morphs into the Great Exhaustion, it can be […]
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has a worker tracking and surveillance policy clarifying that employers that use third-party data and algorithmic scores for hiring, firing, and other employment decisions must adhere to federal consumer protection laws, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Many modern-day background dossiers, for example, are compiled from databases […]
Company culture—whether orchestrated or not, every company has its own. A strong culture appreciates and empowers employees, extending way beyond the occasional “pizza party” day or annual recognition program. All the large and small layers that define a company’s culture can add up to attracting and retaining employees.
Incorporating technology into training can offer many advantages. For one, it can save money by reducing or eliminating the need to train with expensive materials or equipment when the training can be simulated through today’s technology. It can also save money by allowing a single trainer to remotely train employees across the country or around […]
Business owners and employers know they need to comply with privacy laws, but the scope of the compliance has expanded. In the past, organizations created general privacy policies, posted them on their websites, and went about their business. Today, privacy compliance requires more. Organizations must complete both external and internal tasks to create a successful […]
Yesterday, we looked at some of the elements your employee handbook should include. Today, we’ll take an in-depth look at what your grievance procedure should look like, courtesy of attorney Peter Panken of Epstein Becker & Green, PC. We’ll also tell you how you can get a comprehensive collection of 101 California-specific employee handbook — […]
What was meant to be an internal memo written by a male engineer at Google hit the internet in a big way in early August, igniting controversy that led to the employee’s firing and much discussion about the effectiveness of corporate diversity efforts. The now-infamous memo raises questions on many fronts. Among them: Does it […]
The current tight job market has organizations looking to stand out from the crowd. Job hunters are frequently weighing multiple job offers and have come to expect health coverage and retirement savings options as part of the benefit offerings. Employers are finding they need to differentiate themselves from competitors in the marketplace. One way to […]