In this tight job market, you might want to go beyond the typical “Can you tell me a little about yourself?” and “What are your greatest professional strengths?” type of questions when interviewing someone. So why not try a new approach to interviewing that may help you make the best possible hires? Say a candidate […]
Posted on January 12th, 2019 by admin
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Performance management theory and practice is among the fastest-evolving areas of human resources. New research from corporate performance think tanks reflects recent psychological insights into the power – and drawbacks – of how we provide performance feedback to employees. Most of us are familiar with the concept of the “flight or fight” response to anything […]
Posted on January 11th, 2019 by admin
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If you thought recruiting top talent was tough going in 2018, experts predict 2019 will be even tougher. Why? Because today’s increasingly competitive recruiting challenges are set against a backdrop of ever-changing, more sophisticated and even more costly recruiting trends. Here is the HRMorning.com short list of trends to watch for, so that you can […]
Posted on January 10th, 2019 by admin
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The Department of Labor (DOL) has extended the pilot program called the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID). Is it something your company should participate in? As you may know, the program is designed to help employees get paid for wages earned and to help employers correct past payroll mistakes. The PAID program began last April […]
Posted on January 6th, 2019 by admin
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Employers are facing more disability discrimination lawsuits than ever – despite their best compliance efforts. In the past year alone, over 25,000 ADA charges were filed by the EEOC. The right way to accommodate One area that’s often a point of contention? The accommodation process. Workers and employers can have a very different idea of […]
Posted on January 5th, 2019 by admin
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The exit interview is a long-time staple of HR departments. But an increasing number of companies large and small are ending the practice of asking departing workers to sit down for a final interview. The concept seems sound. You can take the opportunity to hear unvarnished opinions about what your company or team does well […]
Posted on December 28th, 2018 by admin
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Sure, no one’s boss is perfect, and complaining about a manager’s incompetence has always been an employee’s favorite pastime. But some bosses set themselves apart from all the rest in their horribleness. And to properly honor those managers that really go the extra mile, employment law attorney Jon Hyman, author of Ohio Employer Law Blog, […]
Posted on December 22nd, 2018 by admin
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A healthcare company found out that the cost of complying with federal disability accommodation and discrimination laws is likely lower than what they’ll end up paying for violating them. According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, Family HealthCare used its rigid leave policies and practices as justification to deny reasonable accommodations to disabled and/or pregnant employees. By […]
Posted on December 21st, 2018 by admin
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What if there was a way to help your employees repay their student loans and increase your company’s retention rates? Because student loan debt is so important to younger employees, companies that offer relief in this area will have a big leg up on the competition and will likely be able to bolster dwindling retention […]
Posted on December 15th, 2018 by admin
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Every employer wants to have a strong company culture where workers feel happy and comfortable and are ready to work each day. And the secret to achieving that? Trust. A recent study from Harvard Business Review found those who work in a high-trust environment have 74% less stress than those who don’t. Some other benefits […]
Posted on December 13th, 2018 by admin
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