You’ve gotta feel sorry for managers: Everybody’s always blaming them for turnover rates, low morale, and the rest of the ills that plague today’s workplace. But just how many bad managers are really out there? And just what is it that people do to earn the title of Bad Manager? First, the numbers. A surprisingly small percentage […]
Posted on June 20th, 2014 by admin
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Download this report to learn how HR can help attract top tech talent and mistakes they need to avoid. Put up a job listing and you’ll get a number of resumes. Is that success? Quantity is never the goal. Quality is. So, what does it take to attract the best talent? If it were as […]
Posted on June 19th, 2014 by admin
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Despite the fact auto features are proven to bolster workers’ 401k participation/contribution rates, some firms aren’t sold on these features. That’s because there are certain myths about auto features that employers continue to believe. Here are three of the most common auto-enrollment myths – as well as the truth behind each one: 1. It makes […]
Posted on June 18th, 2014 by admin
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Many companies, particularly those employing individuals who must interact with customers, have “English-only” policies requiring workers to be fluent in English. Well, the feds just sued an employer for having such a policy. Are these kinds of edicts legal? Yes. “English-only” policies are legal, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) — but only in […]
Posted on June 17th, 2014 by admin
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Sure, you’re looking for the right mix of skills and experience in a candidate, but you’re also looking for the “right fit.” In other words, you want someone who’ll blend seamlessly into your company culture. Problem is, a resume and interview can’t always answer the “fit” question. Social media can get you a lot closer. It […]
Posted on June 16th, 2014 by admin
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Finding the right software for your organization is essential to implementing and executing a transition from the old to the new, but your time is valuable and there are so many human resources (HR) software systems available today. How do you find the one that’s right for your organization? Let the experts at Software Advice […]
Posted on June 15th, 2014 by admin
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Based on the feds’ recently released Semiannual Regulatory Agenda, agencies like the DOL and the EEOC have some big plans for the remainder of 2014 — plans that could potentially have a major impact on HR. So what can you expect before the end of 2014? Here are the highlights of the Spring Agenda: DOL’s […]
Posted on June 14th, 2014 by admin
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) spring Regulatory Agenda has revealed some potentially disturbing developments for those with company sponsored wellness programs. The agenda revealed that the EEOC intends to issue two proposed rules in the coming months. How do the ADA and wellness incentives/penalties mix? The first rule is referred to as “Amendments to Regulations Under […]
Posted on June 13th, 2014 by admin
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Everybody seems to visualize that next great hire as a dynamic, outgoing go-getter whose presence fills the room. Not necessarily so, says guest poster Krista Williams. __________________________________________________________________________________________ I am an extrovert. I ask questions. I share experiences. I am usually the loudest voice in the room even when I try to sit on my hands […]
Posted on June 12th, 2014 by admin
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Here’s a case that reminds us just why the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was established in the first place. Three years after filing suit against farm labor contractor Global Horizons and six farms in Hawaii, the EEOC announced the settlement of its national origin and race discrimination case with four farms – Mac Farms of Hawaii, […]
Posted on June 11th, 2014 by admin
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