They Promised To Train Me — But That Training Never Happened
When Marisa interviewed for her job they told her all about the new-employee training program -- but when she took the job, Marisa got no training at all! What should…
Usual Suspects Permeate 2017 Top Employer Rankings
It has become something of an aspirational refrain in the business world: Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google. The ubiquitous tech juggernauts dominate the rankings of the most attractive companies for job…
Retirement Plans Are Leaking Money. Here’s Why Employers Should Care
When employees withdraw 401(k) funds before retirement, they may not be ready for retirement when the time comes. This "leakage" also makes the plan more expensive for plan sponsors to…
Want a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace? Work on Your Culture
While diversity is seen as employing workers of different races, religions, ages, sexual orientations, genders and physical abilities, inclusion goes beyond the presence of a diverse group of employees to…
Pragmatic Generation Z Plans to Stay with Employers Longer
The oldest members of Generation Z have landed in the workforce, and their attitudes about their careers may be welcome news to major employers. They seem to view work life…
Take Care When Drafting Executive Employment Agreements
Before firing an executive for cause, it's important to have drafted the executive employment agreement carefully and to interpret that agreement reasonably, a recent Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruling demonstrates
Saved—Or Sunk—By the Job Description?
A job description identifying essential job functions can be an employer’s best friend—if drafted correctly
When Recruiters Mistreat Job Applicants, Don't Blame Them — Blame Employers
Denise wonders whether recruiters who treat job-seekers badly do it because they're treated badly themselves -- by employers. What do you think?
Social List: Searching the Structured Web
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