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Your Career Q&A: Social Media and Networking Tips for Job-Seeking Introverts
Social media can be the key to landing a job. Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional, takes your questions each week about how to further…
Job Searches Peak Tuesday at Noon
Employers aiming to get their ads in front of the most job seekers should post openings around lunchtime on Tuesday, and those looking for more-educated talent should advertise Sunday evening,…
Viewpoint: Use Personas to Design Better Solutions for Your Workforce
What better way to approach the job of serving employees and helping them succeed than to truly understand their points of view, goals, needs, challenges and frustrations? With thoughtfully constructed…
Justice Department Now Defends Class-Action Waivers
Arbitration agreements often shield employers from class-action lawsuits through class-action waivers. But some employees say the waivers are unlawful
New Criminal History Screening Restrictions Now in Effect in California
New regulations limiting the ability of most California employers to consider criminal history when making employment decisions went into effect July 1
Thailand: Amendments to the Labor Protection Act
The Thai National Legislative Assembly has approved further amendments to the Labor Protection Act that are now pending Royal endorsement
How Can Multistate Employers Develop Solid Drug-Testing Policies?
Multistate employers with drug-testing policies must ensure that they comply with the various state laws that apply to such practices, which can be complicated for many reasons. Here's what employers…
Ontario: 'Seriously—This Is Your Last Chance!'
Here are some practical tips for drafting last chance agreements in Ontario
CEO Pay Packages See Largest Increase Since 2013
The value of executive pay packages has steadily risen as companies shift away from discretionary bonuses and stock options toward more-rigorous approaches to pay for performance, new research finds. Base…