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4 things HR leaders need to know when 'acquihiring' talent
As skilled tech employees become more difficult to find, companies will need to get used to acquihiring and the necessary cultural due diligence that comes with it.
Mike Amiot and Mike Hughes • March 1, 2018 -
5 exiting employee strategies to keep your data safe
Lack of attention to policies and procedures for departing employees can breed policy blind spots, write BIA's Brian Schrader, Esq., CEO, and Adam Feinberg, CCFS, CEDS, executive vice president, services.
Brian Schrader and Adam Feinberg • Feb. 27, 2018 -
Sex harassment meets shareholder lawsuits
Lawsuits filed against Wynn Resorts' board of directors should grab the attention of executives and board members everywhere, writes David W. Garland of Epstein Becker Green.
David W. Garland • Feb. 22, 2018 -
The best way to break up with your candidates
The interview process can be fruitful as long as each candidate is treated with respect and leaves feeling good, even if they aren’t offered the position.
Liron Panaczuk • Feb. 22, 2018 -
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Following DOL cover-up, the tip sharing rule's future looks bleak
The U.S. Department of Labor faces an uphill battle in proving the rule would have any benefits for workers, writes Katherine L. Fechte, an attorney at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
Katie Fechte • Feb. 21, 2018 -
Medical marijuana in the workplace: Where do things stand?
A growing number of jurisdictions now tolerate marijuana use, making it difficult for employers to enforce traditional zero-tolerance policies, writes Dustin Carlton, an attorney at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC.
Dustin Carlton • Feb. 20, 2018 -
Reference checking: Are you in compliance with anti-discrimination laws?
It's easy to see how a busy hiring manager may not be focused on the risks of asking the wrong question of a job reference. But compliance can't fall to the wayside, writes Ray Bixler, president and CEO of SkillSurvey.
Ray Bixler • Feb. 14, 2018 -
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The new differentiator in voluntary benefits: Student debt repayment
Student debt perks stand out to younger generations during the hiring process and can improve retention rates, benefits consultant Nicholas Park writes.
Nicholas Park • Feb. 8, 2018 -
5 things you must include in your sexual harassment prevention plan
From policies to reporting procedures, Jeffrey S. Ettenger, Esq., a partner at Schwartz Ettenger PLLC, outlines the basic tenents of a sexual harassment prevention plan.
Jeffrey S. Ettenger, Esq. • Feb. 6, 2018 -
7 creative ways small businesses can encourage employee innovation
CareerBuilder's Pete Jansons offers concrete steps employers can take to boost innovation, like giving a "risk-taker of the week" award.
Pete Jansons • Jan. 30, 2018 -
Why on-site fitness centers are making a comeback as a key recruiting tool
Despite technological advances and an increasingly mobile, virtual workforce, employees still prefer live, human interactions in their well-being program.
Ann Wyatt • Jan. 29, 2018 -
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6 office improvements to promote employee mental health in 2018
From more natural light to dedicated entertainment rooms, employers will be focused on providing amenities that boost mental wellness this year.
Matt Ferstler • Jan. 19, 2018 -
To be successful in 2018, HR needs support from corporate leadership
All too often, the view has been that HR doesn’t add to the bottom line, and therefore it doesn’t warrant the investment. That can no longer be true in 2018, writes David W. Garland of Epstein Becker Green.
David W. Garland • Jan. 12, 2018 -
The big secret to employee engagement
Year after year we hear that only one-third of U.S. employees actually enjoy going to work. Where are employers failing the rest of their workforces?
Cord Himelstein • Jan. 11, 2018 -
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3 things CEOs need from HR
Your CEO wants you to focus on professional development for yourself, writes Heather Lomax, a CareerSmart contributor.
Heather Lomax • Dec. 19, 2017 -
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5 tips for faster background checks
The CEO of CareerBuilder Employment Screening provides tips on how to conduct a quality background check without spending a lifetime doing it.
Ben Goldberg • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Q&A: Tips for avoiding holiday party liability
How do you mitigate the pitfalls that can result from workplace celebrations? Keith Markel, partner at Morrison Cohen LLP, explains.
Keith Markel • Dec. 13, 2017 -
Employees afraid of flexibility? 6 ways to enjoy the advantages of remote work
It’s in every company’s best interest to promote and encourage healthy attitudes toward work flexibility, says Workfront's president and CEO. So where do you start?
Alex Shootman • Dec. 11, 2017 -
How to make unlimited holiday a success
Will an unlimited vacation policy actually make your company more productive? Kristel Moedt, Global People and Talent Director at Bynder, writes about her company's experience.
Kristel Moedt • Dec. 6, 2017 -
Better left unsaid: Avoiding offensive comments in a connected workplace
Offensive or improper language can take many forms and can include derogatory references to a person’s gender, ethnicity, religion, political views or intellect, among other things.
Jacqueline Breslin • Nov. 28, 2017 -
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When CSR focuses on youth mentoring, everybody benefits
Employers can do more to nurture youth — both personally and professionally, EY's mentoring program manager writes.
Carolina Dominguez • Nov. 7, 2017 -
How large employers can spend a little to save a ton
With chronic disease on the rise, the cost of healthcare goes beyond health insurance.
Michelle de Haaff • Nov. 3, 2017 -
10 trends from the floor at HR Tech
Christa Degnan Manning, VP at Bersin by Deloitte, writes about her observations from the sessions, company briefings and show floor booths she saw at HR Tech.
Christa Degnan Manning • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Got silos? Defeat them with a startup mentality
Work needs to be more collaborative and cross-functional than ever. But the efficiency that allows information to travel vertically in silos doesn't extend horizontally across departments.
Rob Seay • Oct. 23, 2017 -
The millennial edge: How to use this generation as a competitive advantage
Millennials are challenging HR leaders and executives alike to rethink how they attract, inspire, cultivate and retain talent, according to David Osborne, CEO of Virgin Pulse.
David Osborne • Oct. 18, 2017
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