Blogs / 2014 / March

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	Onboarding Best Practices

	Good Guy = Bad Manager :: Bad Guy = Good Manager. Is it a Myth?

	Five Interview Tips for Winning Your First $100K+ Job

	Base Pay Increases Remain Steady in 2007, Mercer Survey Finds

	Online Overload: The Perfect Candidates Are Out There - If You Can Find Them

	Cartus Global Survey Shows Trend to Shorter-Term International Relocation Assignments

	New Survey Indicates Majority Plan to Postpone Retirement

	What do You Mean My Company’s A Stepping Stone?

	Rewards, Vacation and Perks Are Passé; Canadians Care Most About Cash

	Do’s and Don’ts of Offshoring

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Blogs / 2014 / March

Publication: Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)Edward Ellis is quoted in this article on the March 5, 2014 ruling by the U.S. Supre... More...

In Lawson v. FMR LLC,1 the Supreme Court massively expanded the scope of the anti-retaliation provision of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), from 4,500 publicly held companies to millions of private companies that are “contractors,” “subcontractors” or “... More...

The Wall Street Journal reported today that ”Disability Studies” is a hot subject on campus, with one college offering eight classes which include ”disability and employment policies, disability law and even a writing seminar on ‘intersections of dis... More...

By Anke Doerzapf, HCM Solutions Line of Business – HRThere’s nothing like the first day on a job. You’re excited about all the possibilities that lie before you. You’re nervous about whether you’ll meet everyone’s expectations. But more importantly, ... More...

By Eva Woo, Director Product Marketing, SuccessFactors The 80s have called… and they want their old-school HR user experience back! Back in the 80’s, HR transactions were overly complicated, tedious, and fraught with red tape. What should have been s... More...

Everyone loves free. But what's that saying you hear when something sounds a little too good to be true? "There's no such thing as a free lunch." http://www.hiringthing.com/2014/03/06/hidden-cost-of-applicant-traffic.html More...

My wife and I have three lazy dogs. Given the choice, I know Ozzy, Olivia and Toby would like to be out chasing the deer, elk, and fox that run free in the mountains surrounding our house, but we can't trust that they'll come back so we don't gi... More...

When it comes to your professional future, you are the one in the driver’s seat, and thus must be in control. When you are looking for different strategies to make some changes (whether within your current company or outside of it), it is important t... More...

There have been three important developments in the last six months that we should all take note of: - Aug 2013 Project Management Institute (PMI) published a discussion paper “Managing Change in Organizations: A Practice Guide” . It ... More...

By Karen Huss, VP of Corporate Relations at Ceridian. Follow her on Twitter @KarenHuss. It’s always important to show appreciation for your employees – doing so is a key strategy for ensuring employee retention and productivity over the long haul. W... More...

Savvy human resource departments are always looking for new, innovative ways to deploy transformative technology in the professional realm. One strategy that’s been proven to work is relying on business intelligence for gaining better insight about t... More...

Our newest board member, Jeanne Meister of Future Workplace, shared this video about how social technologies including mobile and gamification are changing the workplace. Watch and enjoy.The post Envisioning the Future Workplace appeared first on Th... More...

The Illinois Supreme Court recently rejected a constitutional challenge by a roofing contractor who alleged the Illinois Employee Classification Act (ECA)1 violates procedural due process rights and is impermissibly vague. The ECA sets parameters for... More...

Just heard from a normally reliable source that, at least in Australia, the term “brainstorming” is no longer an appropriate word for a group problem-solving technique, since it is deemed offensive to those who suffer from epilepsy. Supposedly the no... More...

The New York Times has reported that the first black member of the 29-person NYC Police Department’s scuba-diving unit has filed a race discrimination charge with the EEOC accusing the PD of permitting racial taunts and prejudice “from the moment he ... More...

CHICAGO ￢ﾀﾓ March 6, 2014 ￢ﾀﾓ Did you know that, on average, a company loses more than $14,000 for every job that stays vacant for three months or longer? That one in six companies loses $25,000 or more?* Considering the fact... More...

When you hear the words ‘hold your direct reports accountable’, do you cringe? If so, you are not alone. Accountability has often mistakenly been regarded as a system of strict oversight, rewards, and punishments. This is so unfortunate! Bec... More...

[Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is courtesy of Bruce E. Buchanan , an Attorney at the Nashville and Atlanta offices of Siskind Susser, P.C.] For the second consecutive month in 2014, OCAHO has issued a large penalty against a restaurant,... More...

Suppose your company, Incredible, Inc. ("Incredible") maintains "contract" workers for long-term projects, and has done so steadily for the last three years. Since Incredible does not see these workers as "employees", it does not offer them benefi... More...

New customers and partnerships, increased R&D spending will bring exciting 2014 - read more about Provade's year of growth More...

The Most Effective Uses of Gamification in Learning! Would you be interested in the Most Effective Uses of Gamification in Learning? In the Free How Gamification Reshapes Learning ebook y ou will find useful informa... More...

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After many years of training, the Olympians spent more than two weeks pushing themselves to the limit to win gold. From determination to effort to proper planning, this season is one of inspiration. Although the games are over, we all have something ... More...

Who owns the Oscar Selfie? Ellen, Bradley Cooper, or someone else? Legal Editor Heather Bussing breaks down all the legal fine points. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HRExaminer/~3/XLzDTpoCtI8/ More...

I’d like to explore the phrase “managing expectations” as it relates to delivering great service. How many times has someone said that the success of a project came down to the service provider’s ability to adequately manage a customer’s expectations... More...

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High Court Extends Employee Whistle-blower Protections

Supreme Court's First Sarbanes-Oxley Decision Promises Expansion of Coverage to Most Privately Held Businesses

Hot New College Subject: “Disability Studies”

Make the First Day Count – Jumpstart Employee Engagement with Onboarding

SuccessFactors Q1 2014 Release: Employee Central – loved the 80’s but glad it’s 2014 and here is why

The Lost Candidates — Failure to Advertise

Are Your Employees Working Like a Dog or Dogging It at Work?

Lasting Solutions Talks Conscious Career Planning

Is Change Management changing? And where is Organization Development?

4 tips to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day in style at your workplace

Tapping into mobility and data to improve human capital management

Envisioning the Future Workplace

Illinois High Court Affirms Viability of Construction Industry Classification Law

Is “Brainstorming” Politically Incorrect?”

Black Former NYPD Scuba-Diver Files EEOC Race Charge

Companies Losing Money to the Skills Gap, According to CareerBuilder Study

Accountability: make it a positive and collaborative process

No Reduction in Form I-9 Penalties for Georgia Restaurant

Are all Post-Microsoft Temps Entitled to Benefits?

Provade Conquers Enterprise Market in 2013

The Most Effective Uses of Gamification in Learning!

How to Mediate Conflict Between Staff Members

How to Go for the Gold and Win the Best Talent

When Content Ownership Doesn’t Matter

Concepts of Great Service: Connecting with Expectations