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There are numerous reasons for hiring military veterans: they exude confidence; demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking; and have proven their ability to work under pressure. They take their responsibilities seriously and know the meaning of hard work—for instance, there are no holidays or weekends off when deployed. Rather than rattling off a long list […]
Earlier this summer, we wrote about a new anchor who was fired for swearing on the air. In his defense, it was the young anchor’s first day on the job, and he didn’t know his microphone was on. The blunder quickly spread on social media, and thanks to quick action on the part of the […]
In a previous post, we discussed the potentially disastrous consequences of companies’ failing to adhere to the compliance requirements impacting their business by looking at several high-profile examples.
What does it really mean to have an “agile workforce,” especially if you’re a learning and development (L&D) professional? Continue reading to learn more.
Members of the C-suite (CIOs, CEOs, CTOs, CMOs, CFOs, etc.) are involved in a variety of decision-making activities in any given year. And they have a lot of responsibilities placed on their shoulders. Everyone internal and external to your organization is trying to get a bite-sized amount of the C-suite’s time, hoping to get the […]
Special from Chicago—SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition CFOs are often reclusive and cautious, and HR avoids them in general and knows little about them, says consultant Karl J. Ahlrichs, SPHR. But HR isn’t going to be successful without being able to sell ideas to the CFO. Why is the relationship with the CFO so important? […]
Happy Veterans Day, readers, and here’s a look at the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) new affirmative action requirements for veterans. Last August, the OFCCP announced a final rule that makes significant changes to the regulations implementing the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, or VEVRAA. VEVRAA prohibits employment […]
While remote work is the norm for many across the globe (43% of workers, in fact), the rest of us are relatively unaccustomed to this lifestyle. Figuring out how to be just as productive at home as you are in the office can be a huge adjustment. So as a manager, how do you continue […]
If your business is looking to fill an employment hole as soon as possible, you may be intimidated by the process ahead. After all, recruitment truly is just that: a process. It’s not something that can be done overnight. Rushing to fill a spot with just anyone can lead to plenty of consequences down the […]
A whole new class of college students has just graduated in one of the most chaotic and uncertain times in recent memory. As unemployment rockets to depression-era heights, this class will have serious challenges when it comes to being employed. It’s important for employers not to dismiss this valuable source of talent.