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. […]
C’mon — male strippers aren’t ‘creative professionals’?
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 […]
Don’t make these 5 fatal HR benefits communication mistakes
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 […]
Compare Free Price Quotes on Time and Attendance Systems
Whether due to overwhelming paperwork, rapid growth, or new efficiency initiatives, companies are turning to time tracking systems in record numbers. Highly-competitive vendors are responding to this demand with products […]
Compare Free Price Quotes on Payroll Services
No matter how meticulous and experienced you are, handling payroll can be a headache. Add in the stress of potentially stiff penalties for tax filing omissions, and you’re left with […]
EEOC’s new pregnancy guidance boils down to doing one thing right
For the second time in the past year, the EEOC has issued new guidance on how to treat pregnant employees. And while the guidance is massive, the agency could’ve saved […]
Attention, HR pros — the C-suite is depending on you
Take a deep breath, HR professionals. You’re stepping up to the plate with the game on the line. In a complex post-recession job market with a growing talent gap, […]
Extreme pay inequality, brought to you by U.S. World Cup champions
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: […]
Telemedicine: Can this tool help keep health plan costs under control?
It’s getting more and more difficult to dismiss telemedicine as a healthcare fad that won’t catch among employers. But things have changed, and firms are starting to warm up […]
Three Steps to a New and More Effective Interview
Off-the-wall interview questions, lengthy printed job descriptions and rounds of repetitive interviews are a very 1989, or even 2003, way of recruiting. Gerry Crispin, Principal of CareerXroads, says it’s high […]