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On July 18, 2022, the New Jersey Appellate Division provided a perfect reminder why all employers and HR professionals should diligently confirm that new hires complete all on-boarding paperwork. It reversed a trial court’s order compelling arbitration, finding that the terminated employee’s failure to sign or acknowledge receipt of an arbitration agreement presented a factual […]
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, whose decisions control in New York, recently ruled on whether an individual was qualified to receive the benefit of a reasonable accommodation during the pre-application testing process. Read on to understand how this case affects your own hiring procedures.
It may be hard to believe, but the now popular concept of “emotional intelligence” (EQ) has actually been around for quite some time. In fact, it was first put forth back in 1990—40+ years ago—by researchers Peter Salavoy and John Mayer and was later popularized by Dan Goleman in his book of the same name. […]
In-house and outsourced talent both have advantages, and a successful company will inevitably use a little of both. You’ll want full-time, in-house employees you can rely on for these elements that you’ve built your brand around. However, your team may not be experts in many aspects of your business, such as back-office accounting, IT, or […]
The massive changes in how we work, where we work, why we work, whom we choose to work with, and the technologies we use every day have landed on the shoulders of every leader. An Executive Networks report based on data collected from 112 chief human resources officers (CHROs) entitled “The Global CHRO of the […]
Amy Roy, Chief People Officer at HR technology company Namely, has more than 20 years of experience in the HR Technology space. She has also held roles in sales, marketing, and process improvement and Roy’s passion for improving the employee experience continues to direct her footsteps. We recently connected with Roy to discuss how she […]
When it comes to hiring, companies want to make the best decisions for their business by finding the most qualified candidates who will succeed in the role and contribute to the company’s bottom line. However, unconscious bias can often creep into the hiring process, leading to subpar candidates being hired or qualified candidates being overlooked. […]
While “quiet quitting” may mean different things, the phenomenon is generally understood to refer to employees who feel disengaged at work and no longer believe they are a meaningful part of the company or its mission. Those who quiet quit report they have made a decision not to go “above and beyond” at work and […]
There is an ongoing debate in corporate America about the appropriate future for remote work. Some employers feel remote work detracts from productivity and collaboration, and many have already brought their staff back to the office for good. Other employers believe remote work hasn’t had a negative impact on productivity and leads to happier workers, […]
Not only are companies worried about long-standing employees who have decided to leave, or even those who choose to do less work without leaving (aka “quiet quitting), but people teams are also challenged by those who have recently joined a company and are now also leaving at an alarming clip. A staggering 72% of millennial […]