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5 for Friday: Veteran Hiring Edition
Tweet Unemployment rates in the veteran population are slightly higher than that of the non-veteran population. There are many reasons for this gap: frequent relocations, keyword software not matching up with a vet’s resume, or bias against hiring a veteran or military spouse. As we celebrate Memorial Day this weekend and remember our fallen veterans, [...]
Continue reading...Inside HR: Rayanne Thorn
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Tweet Although the Internet has been around for years now, it’s still at the center of the hottest trends in human resources technology, says Rayanne Thorn, Evenbase’s vice president of communications and branding. Internet-driven technologies are at the center of recruiting activity, including cloud-based data systems, mobile technology and social media and smart recruiters are [...]
Continue reading...In Case You Missed It
Monday, May 20, 2013
Tweet SmartBrief on Workforce is a daily e-newsletter for HR professionals, curating essential articles on finding the best talent, motivating top performers and increasing team productivity. Here are the top HR news stories as selected by SmartBrief on Workforce readers last week. 3 questions to ask when someone is venting Harvard Business Review online The science [...]
Continue reading...5 for Friday: Overtime Pay Edition
Friday, May 17, 2013
Tweet Last week the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1406, the “Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013.” Among other things, the bill allows employees and employers in the private sector to agree to comp time instead of overtime compensation for any hours worked, over 40, in a given week. Opinions on this issue before [...]
Continue reading...Inside HR: Cornerstone OnDemand’s Michael Carden
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Tweet The biggest challenge for HR professionals is still “attracting the best people and then getting the best out of them,” says Michael Carden, vice president of small business operations at Cornerstone OnDemand. Making people work well for your organization is the difference between great businesses and not so good businesses. Developments in HR technology [...]
Continue reading...In Case You Missed It
Monday, May 13, 2013
Tweet SmartBrief on Workforce is a daily e-newsletter for HR professionals, curating essential articles on finding the best talent, motivating top performers and increasing team productivity. Here are the top HR news stories as selected by SmartBrief on Workforce readers last week. Court rejects NLRB’s poster rule The New York Times (tiered subscription model) E-mail tools [...]
Continue reading...5 for Friday: Employment Law Edition
Friday, May 10, 2013
Tweet This has been a busy week for employment law experts and court-watchers. We’ve rounded up some articles to keep you in the know and in compliance. New I-9 Form Has Many Small Businesses Unprepared and Facing Penalties. CPA Practice Advisor: “We’ve represented many, many employers that had Immigration Services swoop down on them, not [...]
Continue reading...Inside HR: Trish McFarlane on the Power of Social Media
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Tweet HR pros need to acquire and maintain fluency key IT applications, including applicant tracking systems and cloud-based software, says Perficient HR Director Trish McFarlane. McFarlane also says networking — both online and off — is vital for HR professionals and especially recommends they get active on Twitter. “For me joining Twitter several years ago [...]
Continue reading...Rise of the Introverts: Leverage Your Quiet Influence to Make a Difference at Work
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Tweet Jennifer Kahnweiler is a workplace and careers expert, an international speaker and executive coach whose clients include the General Electric Co., AT&T, the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NASA. Her new book, “Quiet Influence: The Introvert’s Guide to Making a Difference” further establishes her as a “champion for introverts” and follows [...]
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Friday, May 24, 2013
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