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Joint Employers Weren’t on Notice About Overtime Despite Off-Hour E-Mails
A district court rejected the notion that the Fair Labor Standards Act requires joint employers to undertake such "extraordinary" measures as tracking off-hour e-mails to assess whether its employees are…
Philadelphia Temporarily Halts Ban on Salary History Questions
The city of Philadelphia has agreed to stay the enforcement of the Philadelphia Wage Equity Ordinance, which was scheduled to take effect on May 23
Webcams, Cell Reception, Internet Speed All Key for Successful Telecommuters
Here are the questions that HR departments should address to create a telecommuting program that keeps employees happy and productive, and to convince company leaders that such arrangements are worth…
Member Spotlight: David Twitchell
David Twitchell, SHRM-SCP, commutes 150 miles round-trip to work each day. But he doesn’t mind a bit because he has found his “dream job
Cisco Changed HR in 24 Hours Using Design Thinking
In one 24-hour period last year, Cisco brought employees together across 16 time zones in 116 cities and 39 countries for an HR Breakathon. "Our journey started with the realization…
The 7 Deadliest Communication Sins
Too many workers fail to demand specifics about vague instructions, which can lead to miscommunication that can cost a company in the ballpark of $5,200 per employee, per year, said…
How to Do Internships the Right Way
Internships are a great way for students to get real-world experience in a particular career and for employers to scope out potential new hires upon graduation. But when they are…
Manager Onboarding: A Q & A with Sharlyn Lauby
Onboarding new managers can help emerging leaders get up-to-speed more quickly
An Employer’s Good Intentions Can Still Lead to Lawsuits
Many employers try to do the right thing for their workforce, but their actions could still land them in court if they don’t understand their legal obligations. Here are some…
At MITRE, Developing Employees Starts with Career Conversation
During a session at the HR People+Strategy Conference yesterday, MITRE's vice president and CHRO, Julie Gravallese, shared how the McLean, company has started shifting away from the traditional "career ladder"…