Most HR pros understand the benefits of letting workers telecommute. The C-suite, however, has traditionally been harder to convince. Well, if more convincing is what’s needed, show your execs this … The folks at the Ireland-based office supply shop Needa.ie recently did some heavy fact-finding into the benefits of telecommuting and came up with some […]
Posted on July 21st, 2015 by admin
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a religious discrimination lawsuit against package delivery giant United Parcel Service. According to papers filed in federal District Court in New York, UPS violated federal law by discriminating against applicants and employees around the country whose religious practices conflicted with its uniform and appearance policy. UPS prohibits male […]
Posted on July 20th, 2015 by admin
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It’s worse than we thought. Workplace rudeness isn’t just corrosive — it’s catching. Alisson Clark, writing on the University of Florida website, reports that a recent U of F study indicates that encountering rude behavior at work makes people more likely to perceive rudeness in later interactions. The perception makes them more likely to be impolite in return, spreading […]
Posted on July 19th, 2015 by admin
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As you know, taking FMLA leave can’t completely shield an employee from termination, especially when the person’s performance warrants him or her being fired. But the FMLA very much complicates the matter. So what do you need to be able to safely let under-performing FMLA-takers go? Answer: Documented evidence that the employer isn’t meeting performance […]
Posted on July 18th, 2015 by admin
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It’s possible employers could be in for more than just a whopping increase to the overtime exemption salary threshold. From the questions it asked employers in its proposed changes to the FLSA’s overtime exemption rules, the DOL is considering changes to the “white-collar” duties tests. The DOL hasn’t proposed any changes yet, and it has […]
Posted on July 17th, 2015 by admin
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Social recruiting doesn’t just help you find talent – it helps you find better talent. In this eBook, we’ve curated a list of fundamental steps any recruiter can take to make the foray into the world of social media faster and easier, including where to start, who to follow, how and when to post, and […]
Posted on July 16th, 2015 by admin
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In 2014, the German men’s team was awarded $35 million after winning the 2014 World Cup. So how much was the U.S. women’s team awarded for winning this year’s World Cup? Answer: A paltry-by-comparison $2 million. That’s according to a recent report by CNN. Want some more staggering figures? The New York Daily News is reporting that the total […]
Posted on July 15th, 2015 by admin
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Almost as important as the benefits offerings you use to drive retention and attract talent are, equally as important is how you communicate those benefits to your staff. Yet, this is an area in which it’s easy to fall short — and to help ensure that doesn’t happen to you, wellness and health management software maker Keas […]
Posted on July 14th, 2015 by admin
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Some people just don’t appreciate art. A U.S. District Court judge in Georgia has ruled that male strippers don’t qualify for exempt status as “creative professionals.” Shocking, but true. A group of current and former male strippers sued the owners of an adult nightclub, saying they were incorrectly classified as independent contractors and were entitled to at […]
Posted on July 13th, 2015 by admin
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Planning on adding staff this year? A lot of companies are — and it looks like they’re going to have plenty of people to pick from. According to CareerBuilder’s recent Midyear U.S. Job Forecast, both employers and job seekers are feeling confident in their prospects these days. Nearly half of employers surveyed plan to hire full-time, permanent staff […]
Posted on July 12th, 2015 by admin
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