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ADA Does Not Require Extended Leave Beyond FMLA, 7th Circuit Finds
An extended leave of absence for an employee is not a reasonable accommodation required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), according to the 7th
Talent Auditions Can Punch Up Stodgy Interviewing Practices
Favoring performance-based talent showcases over traditional selection and interviewing has proven successful for one company recruiting for some of the world’s most elusive talent
Ditch the Resumes, Hire for Learning Ability, Expert Says
Accenture Global Head of Recruiting Jennifer Carpenter believes that resumes will become extinct in the near future, prompting employers to adopt superior evaluation and screening tools and heralding a shift…
PGA Tees Up Training with Certification Customized to Career Paths
There's more to being a golf pro than helping golfers work on their swing. The many roles of a Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of America member ultimately are geared at…
How to Inspire and Energize Your Workforce Every Day
How the best leaders energize people every day
SSA Revises Previously Announced Payroll Tax Cap for 2018
On Nov. 27, 2017, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it had revised the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax for 2018, replacing the amount…
Flat Salary Increase Budgets Create Winners and Losers
As organizations continue to contend with the falling unemployment, they’re luring and keeping good workers by directing pay raises to star performers and using job promotions and nonmonetary benefits to…
Your Career Q&A: Starting an HR Department from Scratch
You have a rare career opportunity to work for a vibrant, growing company that has the leadership foresight to include HR management in its plans for growth and financial success.…
Viewpoint: AI Arrives in HR
While we've all read about robots and artificial intelligence (AI) as potential threats to our jobs, I'm happy to report that this new technology is starting to bring amazingly positive…
Play or Pay: Rising Penalties' Role in Complying with the ACA
Every year the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is in effect, some employers must decide whether they will play according to the ACA’s rules or pay ACA penalties. Understanding those rules…