Because not-for-profit organizations’ priorities often revolve around their social missions, their organizational cultures tend to differ from those of for-profit companies, including how they approach pay. But nonprofits shouldn’t dismiss the benefits... Read more »
Charles Lowrey, chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial, is the winner of the inaugural William G. McGowan Ethical Leader of the Year Award. Lowrey received a $25,000 cash prize to donate to... Read more »
?When looking to truly Cause the Effect in their workplaces, HR professionals are well-equipped to do so by functioning more like thermostats than thermometers for their companies and employees. The theme to... Read more »
?A self-proclaimed jokester, presenter Randy Anderson began his concurrent session, “Confronting Lovable Underperformers and Landmine Employees” by stating, “I want you to fire all of your underperformers.” Adding, “Wouldn’t it be great... Read more »
?HR professionals need to protect staff in an ethical way, even through such difficult times as terminations and layoffs. To do this, you need self-awareness and the ability to separate personal feelings... Read more »
?Laws governing the use of restrictive covenants have been changing recently, so HR professionals and employers need to stay abreast of updates that occur in their state. Gregory Hare, a lawyer with... Read more »
?The Great Recession has caused many workers to become increasingly particular about what they look for in an employer. As a result, companies have been scrambling to identify ways to recruit and... Read more »
?On May 27, the San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) issued its “Proposed Rules Implementing the Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance (as amended).” The OLSE also issued a notice of proposed rulemaking.... Read more »
?Networking can open doors to career growth. But reaching out to people you don’t know can be intimidating for some people. “So many of us are excited when we have the opportunity... Read more »
?It is no secret that jobs are tough to fill these days. A better education-to-employment ecosystem could help lessen that burden on employers generally and small businesses in particular. Educators, congressional representatives,... Read more »
