It used to be that an application, a resume, and a simple job interview were enough for most employers to know whether or not they wanted to hire somebody. These days though, with a growing number of horror stories involving dangerous criminals working in retail stores or rapists working in schools, more and more hiring […]
Incorporating E-Cigarettes Into Your Workplace Smoking Policies
With the raised consciousness over the last several years about the health affects of second hand smoke, including lung cancer and cardiovascular disease, many companies, particularly in the U.S. have instituted smoking bans or designated smoking areas in the workplace. Enter the electronic cigarette; battery-charged tobacco cigarette look-a-likes designed to be used as a replacement […]
Hot Topics From Around The Web: Paycheck Fairness Act Blocked – For Now
For the third time, the Paycheck Fairness Act did not make it through to a floor vote as it was blocked by members of the Senate. The act aims to reduce wage discrimination against women who perform work substantially equal to men. The bill if passed will also offer some protection for employees who choose […]
Large Company Employee Retention Techniques That You Can Adopt For Your Business
No one wants to lose their best employees. There have been countless studies done on why employees leave an organization and these studies reveal that employees leave because of career opportunities, more money, poor management and everything in between. It is difficult to prevent your employees from leaving once they have made the decision to […]
Turning Your Employee’s Mistakes Into Learning Opportunities
Even the best employees make mistakes once in a while, but what do you do with a staffer whose mistakes are chronic? Constant errors by just one employee can breed frustration and resentment from co-workers and affect overall productivity, work quality and in worse case scenarios, workplace safety. Corrective action is the norm in these […]
Business School Graduates Can Be a Boon For Small Companies
There has been an increase in the hiring of students with freshly minted masters level business degrees and small companies are hiring these new grads at a record rate according to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). This trend is largely attributed to the fact that MBA prepared graduates are primed to apply the business […]
Is Banning Dreadlocks at Work Racial Discrimination? A Federal Court Says No
A federal court dismissed a claim of racial discrimination filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a job candidate who was not hired by a company because of her dreadlocks. The candidate was offered a job by Catastrophe Management Solutions (CMS) on the condition that she cut her dreadlocks. The candidate […]
Accommodating Your Employees’ Religious Beliefs
Employees not only bring their skills and experiences to work but their beliefs. When it comes to religious beliefs, you may be required to provide your employees with reasonable accommodations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The act provides a safeguard for employees against discrimination based on religious practices among other […]
LinkedIn Survey Shows the Real Reason Why Most People Leave Their Jobs
Why do employees decide to leave their jobs? You may be familiar with the adage employees do not leave jobs, they leave managers. Although this may be true in some cases, a LinkedIn survey revealed that the main reason why employees decide to leave their jobs is for career advancement opportunities. According to the 7,530 […]
Do You Recognize These Five Common Employee Issues?
Poor work habits. It is a workplace issue that all employers will inevitably face regardless of the type or size of your company and despite your management style. No matter how strong your team may be, you will one day have to deal head on with the employee who is always late for work. Or […]
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