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Curated Recruiting and Unconscious Bias
Unconscious bias is a pervasive problem in recruitment, since those who make hiring decisions based on these biases are unaware they’re doing so. While primarily designed to hasten hires and…
Nurse’s Anxiety over Side Effects of Vaccine Supports ADA Claim
A hospital nurse with anxiety and allergies who was terminated after seeking an exception to receiving a vaccine could state a claim of discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act…
SHRM Opposes Boeing’s Micro-Bargaining Units
Micro-bargaining units persist, despite a National Labor Relations Board decision that overturned a standard that made it easier for small units to be established within companies
Interviewing and Evaluating Freelancers: The New Frontier of Hiring Just-in-Time and Virtual Talent
As more and more companies hire freelancers, employers need to know how to select the best talent available. The questions suggested here will help you make stronger selection decisions when…
EEOC Not Liable for Retailer's Attorney Fees
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was not liable for the attorney fees of a nationwide retailer that it unsuccessfully sued for allegedly unclear severance agreements
Neutral System That Automatically Rounded Employee Time OK in California
An employer’s use of a payroll system that automatically rounded employee time up or down to the nearest quarter-hour did not violate California wage and hour law, the California Court…
How Community Involvement Can Boost Employee Engagement
Companies that are socially responsible and strong advocates of community involvement have higher levels of employee engagement
Text Recruiting Stays Hot with Launch of Jobvite Text, Powered by Canvas
Sometimes a competitor being acquired is the best thing for a startup
What It Takes For a New CEO to Make a Successful Transition
There is nothing more exciting than the moment a new leader is announced. Employees Google the new CEO while wondering what they will do to change the organization