The EEOC gave enforcement guidance over a year ago on their dim view of criminal background checks and their use in the hiring process. In the main, this is what they said: They believed in data that showed use of criminal background checks have a disparate impact on...
There are many qualities of leadership successful leaders have, but the most critical differentiator is the capability to inspire. According to Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman writing for the Harvard Business Review, their study on 360 degree feedback from nearly...
We have heard much regarding the advantages found in the ACA for those with existing wellness plans. HHS has released the final regulations regarding wellness plans and the limits of rewards/penalties associated with employee contributions to health insurance...
This matter turned on the Court’s interpretation of the role of “manager” as earlier defined by the Court in the landmark Farragher v. Boca Raton. Employers and HR pros have never had much trouble with this definition: A manager can hire, fire, and evaluate...
I am all for bringing in different ideas and perspectives. Social Media can be a great vehicle for doing just that. But run a business that way? Matt Shaer did a great story for New York magazine on a couple of companies doing just this and operating in the absence...
