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Are Your Recruiting Events Worth It?
Recruiting events can pay off in building your talent pipeline, making new hires and spreading your employer brand, but without effective tracking and reporting, the resource-intensive practice can also be…
4 Ways to Deal with a Toxic Co-Worker
There have been bad co-workers since the beginning of organized work. But these days, their impact feels bigger and more destructive
SHRM Announces New Credential for Talent Acquisition Pros
In recognition of the key role being played by talent acquisition professionals in today's challenging environment, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has developed a new Talent Acquisition Specialty…
HR Tips for Managing Teen Workers
Fewer American teens are working during the summer months, so it’s more important than ever for HR to recruit, train and manage these seasonal workers well
Starbucks CEO Calls for Unconscious Bias Training
The arrest of two black men for trespassing when they refused to leave a Starbucks in Philadelphia last week has sparked national outrage. The chain's CEO has promised to review…
Treat ‘Vent Letters’ Like Exit Interviews
During exit interviews, departing employees may say that everything at work was just fine but then turn around and send "vent letters" days or weeks later complaining about a host…
Step-by-Step Guide to Complying with White-Collar Exemptions
Dancing through the steps of the salary basis test to comply with white-collar exemptions within the Fair Labor Standards Act can be a challenge for even experienced HR professionals
Court Revives Pay-Equity Class Action Against Google
A group of women who worked for Google in California can proceed with their class-action complaint asserting that the tech giant discriminated against female workers by paying them less than…
Fast-Food Chains Enrich Their Education and Financial Wellness Benefits
KFC, Taco Bell and McDonald's recently announced new or enhanced benefits to help employees, many of whom are hourly low-wage earners, to continue their educations and manage their finances. These…
How to Find the Right HR Mentor
Targeted partnerships can turbocharge your career. After all, no one understands HR like HR