The 6 Best Articles from February

There is never a dull moment in HR.  It is constantly changing.  Some of the best published content from the previous month proved that fact.  Topics included talent acquisition, social capital, digital... Read more »

HR Loyalty: Management or Employee?

” It feels like Human Resources acts first and foremost to protect the company and management, not employees. How would you respond to this?” Human Resources professionals are often asked this question,... Read more »

Viewpoint: How HR Can Protect Itself from Toxic Emotions

HR professionals help employees cope with difficult situations. But the ongoing exposure to other people's toxic emotions can be difficult—even dangerous—for the HR professional. These strategies can help mitigate the risk from... Read more »

DOL Aims to Raise Salary Level for Highly Compensated Exemption

The Department of Labor's (DOL's) newly proposed federal overtime rule would raise the salary cutoff for highly compensated employees to $147,414. Here's what employers should know about the potential change. Read more »

OSHA Whistle-Blower Claims Are on the Rise. Are Employers Prepared?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for enforcing the whistle-blower retaliation provisions of numerous laws protecting workers in a wide range of industries. Recent delays in processing claims has... Read more »

Refusal to Participate in Investigation Bars ADA Claim

An employee who refused to timely meet with his employer’s investigator could not sustain claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) even though he made recent complaints that his ADA rights... Read more »

Los Angeles Internship Program Helps At-Risk Young Adults

The Creating Opportunities and Real Experiences (CORE) program matches local businesses with interns who may have criminal backgrounds. The program allows participants to get back on track and have a fresh start,... Read more »

Putting Humanity into HR Compliance: Doing Performance Reviews Better

In his experience, says former employment law attorney Jathan Janove, annual performance reviews have more often increased claim risk than reduced it. Why? Reviews are frequently done so poorly that they generate... Read more »

How to Use Technology to Bolster Recruiting

Companies can choose from lots of recruiting technology. But with a limited budget, how can they get the best results in today’s scorching-hot hiring market and make sure top candidates don’t slip... Read more »

Your Career Q&A: How to Find Niche Jobs

There are several tricks for searching for and finding the specific jobs you want. To find a particular job, you may actually need to be more general in your search methods. Here... Read more »
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