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Medical marijuana laws at the state level create a bit of a conundrum for employers. How can an employer enforce a drug and alcohol policy when there is a drug on the market that is legally prescribed for medicinal use in their state but still illegal for any use at the federal level? Can employers […]
Yesterday’s Advisor covered the first three “Sins” of recruiting; today, the rest of our list of seven sins.
Results of a recent survey indexing the attitudes of women in technology careers shows that women in tech careers are running into a number of obstacles in climbing the corporate ladder, which may be impacting their salary and long-term career trajectory. The more than 1,500 women responding to the survey indicated that what they would […]
by Dan Oswald You know good customer service when you see it. That’s a statement in which I firmly believe. But it also means you know horrendous customer service when you see it. Do I have a story for you! Recently, my wife and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. My gift to her was […]
By Jennifer Carsen, JD The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) really kicked things into high gear at the very end of 2015. While the rest of us were winding down, hanging out with friends and family, and eating far too many gingerbread men (or perhaps that was just me), the industrious tax elves slipped a few […]
Employers would be required to approve leave for domestic violence victims and their families under a bill proposed earlier this month by Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif. H.R. 3151, the Domestic Violence Leave Act, would amend the Family and Medical Leave Act to guarantee unpaid leave to workers needing medical attention or legal assistance following domestic […]
Even in a favorable job climate for applicants, it’s still important to be able to stand out from the competition. Applicants and recruiters always place a lot of focus on the skills, experience, and other qualifications that show up well on paper—i.e., résumés and cover letters.
Transformational leadership is the process of gaining performance above expectations by inspiring staff to reach beyond their potential. But what do you use to make that happen in your organization? Do you have a coaching and mentoring program? A coaching and mentoring program can help your employees reach their full potential
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), sexual harassment charges by men have doubled since 1992, accounting for 16 percent of the 12,696 sexual harassment charges filed in the 2009 fiscal year. And while female-male sexual harassment certainly makes up some portion of those claims, it’s evident that male-male harassment claims are also on […]
By Jo Eismont