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Would You Pay a Bonus to an Employee to Keep them Skinny?
The world of professional sports gives us this great microcosm of compensation philosophy. Within professional athlete contracts, we find all kinds of crazy stuff
The Six Worst Ways To Brand Yourself
Personal branding is hard. It's not a trivial thing to describe yourself in words
Supreme Court: NLRB Official Couldn’t Be Acting General Counsel and Nominee Simultaneously
An acting National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel did not have the authority to continue in that role once the president nominated him to be confirmed by the Senate…
Termination Due to Lack of Desired Skills Not Age Bias
A Minnesota-based manufacturer's dismissal of an employee because of concerns about his skills did not constitute age discrimination
Most Employees Check Work E-mail at Home, Study Reveals
The implications for HR professionals are two-fold: What happens if nonexempt employees are accessing work-related electronic communications off the clock and therefore working overtime? And how is an employee's work/life…
Remote Workers Feel Productive but Also Guilty
People who work remotely tend to feel guilty about doing so—believing that their managers and colleagues view them as lazy and out of touch
Does Mindfulness Training Have Business Benefits?
It helps reduce employee stress and create a more positive work environment. One in 3 working Americans report being stressed on the job, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2016…
How HR Pros Can Boost their Brand to Build their Careers
As a recruiter, you understand how important it is for job seekers to have a strong online presence—so invest time in building a brand of your own
SHRM Members Show Off Their Office Pets
SHRM members who work in pet-friendly environments show us photos of their furry work pals
Getting Interviews, But No Offers? This Could Be Why
Maya has an easy time getting job interviews, but so far she hasn't had a job offer. What's the problem?