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By Julie Athey After a brief respite offered by the warm summer months, the swine flu is back in action just in time for the beginning of the school year and all the germ-spreading opportunities that offers. The resurgence of the H1N1 virus coincides with the regular flu season, one result of which is that […]
We’ve got a quandary. A number of our workers have been sent to Iraq and will be returning at some point. We are, of course, more than happy to reinstate them. But they will have missed a year or two of training and development. As we read the law, it looks like we must reinstate […]
by Shane Todd Can a Canadian employee sue an employer for harassment that is not related to a discrimination claim? The answer used to be “no.” But that’s changing. In most jurisdictions across Canada, an employee could sue or file a human rights application for harassment related to unlawful discrimination. An employee could file a […]
By BLR Founder and CEO Bob Brady Outsourcing need not be the menace to HR it’s often made out to be. Here are some facts and fictions about it. Few topics have generated as much heat in recent years as HR outsourcing. A lot of it comes from the fact that “experts” have counseled employers […]
In yesterday’s article, we covered the items you would need to produce a video job description on a budget. As Sean Gordon, Chief Executive Officer at HIRENAMI, pointed out, you don’t have to break the bank in order to produce an impactful video. All you need is a smartphone! Here, we’ll uncover how you can […]
There’s ongoing debate among career advisors and résumé writers about whether to include hobbies on a résumé—and perhaps surprisingly, just as many appear to be for as against.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has just ruled that Nevada employee Gerald Foley engaged in protected concerted activity when he questioned his supervisor, in front of his coworkers, about a new dress code.
I was watching the 2016 Summer Olympic Games with my family over the weekend. I can’t help but get caught up in everything they represent. There is a certain amount of patriotism that comes with each Olympics as we cheer on the athletes from the United States. I’m sure there are moments we can all […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we noted that text messages are one way to improve communication during the recruiting process and outlined some of the benefits of doing so. Today, let’s take a look at some of the potential drawbacks.
Recently, at a company luncheon, I was asked about my favorite movie. Ask about the business and I’m quick with an answer. But the question about my favorite movie was nearly a stumper. I scrambled to come up with something and ultimately came up with a reply, but really wasn’t satisfied with my response. Well, […]