In Focus: Uber’s Bumpy Ride in 2017 Gets Rougher with Diversity Report
Research has repeatedly shown that companies with a diverse workforce outperform those that lack diversity, yet a report from Uber is the latest reminder that despite the business value many…
HR and IT Must Work Together When Buying New HR Technology
Many of those who manage HR information system upgrades say that not only must they get employees and leaders to adopt new or improved technologies, they must also get buy-in…
Wage and Hour Claims Lead to Multimillion-Dollar Settlement
Improper break periods or wage statements can result in significant exposure to an employer, as recently highlighted by a federal district court in California
Retaliation Claim by Employee Who Was Advocate of Underpaid Co-Worker Allowed
The anti-retaliation provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protect an employee who was terminated after she raised concerns to her company about whether a co-worker's pay complied with…
Trump Blocks ‘Blacklisting Rule’
President Donald Trump signed a resolution to permanently block the so-called blacklisting regulations that would have required federal contractors to report labor violations
In Focus: Failed Pre-employment Drug Tests Lead to Hiring Refugees
Employers face the challenge of finding new workers who can pass a drug test
How to Choose the Best Background-Screening Provider
The stakes for choosing a background-screening provider have always been high, but now that decision looms larger than ever. As laws governing background checks constantly shift, regulatory oversight expands and…
Advanced LinkedIn-Based IQ Test
In the previous post, LinkedIn-Based IQ Test, together with some folks who have posted insightful comments, we have observed that LinkedIn search attempts to interpret search terms. It recognizes the names of…
Celebrity Substance: The Uncompromising Dave Chappelle
Lessons from comedian Dave Chappelle's career
How To Tell An Employer 'Either Hire Me, Or Get Lost'
Allen is tired of waiting for his hiring manager Pete to make him a job offer. How can Allen get Pete to fish or cut bait?