Japan: The Layoff that Didn’t Fly
Layoffs for economic circumstances exist under Japanese law, but are exceedingly difficult to achieve without constituting wrongful dismissal. One major international airline is learning this the hard way
Variable Pay Plans Are Pushing Aside Holiday Bonuses
Bonuses bestowed on workers as an end-of-year holiday gift are becoming scarcer, while variable pay plans that tie payouts to meeting individual and organizational goals, usually paid in the first…
4 Indirect Methods for Evaluating HR Competency Proficiency
Though there are advantages to using direct methods of evaluating competencies—you may be communicating with employees and candidates, which can generate engagement—it is often valuable to use an indirect approach…
Disrupt the Concept of 'Old' and End Ageism
"Happy 50th birthday! It's all downhill from here." "We are a 'young' company
Australia: Industrial Manslaughter Now a Crime in Queensland
The Queensland Parliament passed the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2017, which introduced new industrial manslaughter provisions
New York Cybersecurity Regulation Means Important Work for HR
To protect consumer data at financial institutions, New York enacted a regulation, in effect since March, requiring banks, insurers and certain other private-sector organizations to institute a series of cybersecurity…
Ten Ways To Guarantee The Interviewer Won't Forget You
Here are ten ways to make positively sure your interviewer will not forget you after the job interview!
I Saw A 'Help Wanted' Ad — For My Own Job
Peter got a shock when his wife sent him a link to a job advert with the note "This couldn't be -- could it?" It is -- Peter's boss is…
These 5 High-Paying, Fast-Growing STEM Professions Need More Men
Here are fields where it makes sense to promote diversity by bringing in more men
8 Ways To Improve Your Focus At Work
Too much multitasking can lead to not enough done at the end of the day. Here, workplace experts weigh in on how to concentrate on what counts