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According to Patrick Jess Dimayga, Recruitment Experience Manager for Manila Recruitment, “Everyone is unique and has their own leadership style that can open new opportunities for the business. However, when searching for executives, it’s not just a matter of style or temperament. Rather, there is a list of criteria that makes an executive effective in […]
EPISODE 27 How should employers practically and realistically address the sensitive topic of romance in the workplace, which can have potentially serious workplace implications if left unchecked? In this encore presentation of our inaugural episode, BLR Senior Legal Editor Jennifer Carsen, JD, joins us to discuss how employers should address romance in the workplace. HR […]
Tech trends are constantly shifting. To accommodate this change, IT hiring managers need to keep an eye on current trends and the employment landscape. To assist with this need, Modis—a global IT and Engineering staffing agency—surveyed 500 IT decision makers responsible for hiring within their organization. The survey focused on important key topics, such as: […]
Test your knowledge of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance by choosing the right response to six real-world, leave management situations. BONUS: Take the challenge and you’ll receive the free “Interplay Law Chart: ADA, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation.” Need an FMLA refresher? Learn everything you need to know when you attend an FMLA Master Class in […]
The Super Bowl is right around the corner. Heinz recently announced it’s giving its employees February 6 off, the day after the Super Bowl, which has started a petition to make the Monday after the Super Bowl a national holiday. But do major sporting events throw workers off their game—or make them happier and more […]
National unemployment rates are the lowest they’ve been since 2007, meaning it’s more and more difficult for employers to gain and retain top talent. Bottom line: keeping employees happy and engaged is more important than ever. Food for thought: Only half of Millennials plan to stay with their company beyond the next year. Every time […]
In 1996, fewer than one in 10 employees worked from home or outside the office. Recent figures from a study by TINYPulse show that more than one in three employees now utilize such flexible working arrangements. The concept of remote working is projected to grow even further in coming years, with one in three business […]
Do you know the facts about preventing workplace violence? Can you take the right steps to reduce the risk to your employees and respond in a violent situation? Take the quiz and find out.
It’s time to face the reality that 83% of full-time employees in the US would consider leaving their current company. Take action at your workplace. This RecruitCon 2017 infographic outlines 5 reasons top talent leave, the indirect costs of turnover, and also the opportunities you can take advantage of to improve employee retention. For more ideas on how […]
Take this 10-question quiz, created by BLR Safety editors, to test your knowledge of the latest facts about workplace violence.