Reminder to Employers: Be Consistent with Similarly Situated Employees
A recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan illustrates how important it is to treat similarly situated employees similarly.
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First Ever CHRO of National Geographic Values Transparency and Two-Way Communication
Meet Mara Dell. A little over a week ago she filled a newly-created role at the National Geographic Society: Chief Human Resources Officer. There she oversees 9 HR employees and 2 medical staff.
What to Consider When Hiring a Chief Technology Officer
Executive positions are often the most challenging to recruit for. As an HR professional, you know just how important it is to find the right match for the business. A wrong executive hire can lead the company in a negative direction that can be difficult to recover from, which puts a lot of responsibility on […]
Don’t Forget to Find Some Quiet Time This Year
You don’t spend nearly enough time simply thinking. Before you take offense to that statement, consider how much time you spend talking, responding to e-mail, even reading—my guess is that you spend more time doing any one of them than you do thinking.
How Video Boosts the Hiring Process
Over the last decade, video has shown to be the most engaging form of content. We see it across social media, company websites, streaming services, and beyond. In today’s highly visual digital world, companies are always looking for new, innovative ways to incorporate video into their technology stack.
Ask the Expert: How Should Employers Prepare for Worksite Enforcement Investigations?
Question: We’re worried there may be an increase in worksite enforcement investigations. What can we do to prepare? Answer: There was a surge in worksite enforcement investigations in fiscal year 2018 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and they’re expected to surge again. ICE uses the I-9 inspection program to […]
Put the Ball in Their Court—’Offensive’ and ‘Defensive’ Job Interview Techniques
In light of March Madness, it seems appropriate to think about your job interview techniques in terms of effective offensive and defensive moves. Best way to start? Put the ball in the job applicant’s court.
2015 Recruiting Survey Results Are In
Check out the results of BLR’s latest recruiting survey. Learn how other companies conduct their recruiting, and see how you match up. Recruiting Survey The HR Daily Advisor research team conducted the recruiting survey in November 2015. Online recruiting has become a quintessential aspect of recruiting overall. This raises a few important questions: To […]
Employers Face Heavy Burden When Defending EPA Claims
Not only must you be vigilant in preventing workplace sexual harassment in the age of #MeToo, but you also may face an uphill battle in defending against gender-based pay discrimination claims under the Equal Pay Act (EPA), according to a new decision from the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Maryland, North Carolina, South […]
Using Gig Workers to Fill Staffing Shortages
Companies struggling to find enough help often overlook the potential labor pool that exists among gig workers. While some employers may be dismissive of the viability of utilizing gig workers for their operations, there are millions of potential gig workers around the country, meaning that there are likely many with the skills a given employer […]