Month: September 2015

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Slideshow: Mental Illness in the Workplace

HR can have a pivotal role in dealing with mental health at work by creating a culture where mental health is part of an organization’s overall commitment to wellness—which can in turn have a positive impact on workplace productivity. Read more.

Federal contractors advised to get ready for new paid sick leave order

President Barack Obama’s latest Executive Order affecting federal contractors isn’t scheduled to take effect for more than a year, but employers with federal contracts are advised to take a look at their sick leave policies now to make sure they will be in compliance when the time comes. On September 7, Obama signed an Executive […]

5 tips for minimizing litigation risks in the hiring process

by Brendan Gooley and John Herrington As many employers know, the list of potential plaintiffs who may sue an employer for alleged employment discrimination extends beyond current and former employees and includes rejected job applicants. We want to take the time to remind you of that unfortunate fact and offer five easy steps to minimize […]

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Employment is short. Don’t have an affair.

Imagine a guy, a married guy, more specifically an unhappily married guy, and even more specifically an unhappily married guy lacking a moral compass. The guy creates a discrete (ha!) profile on AshleyMadison.com, a dating website for married people whose tagline is “Life is Short. Have an Affair.” No need to prowl hotel bars at […]

Fix Your Company’s Glassdoor Profile Now!

Yesterday’s Advisor discussed how Glassdoor® continues to expand beyond just a place for people to blow off steam, and how this website’s growth can negatively influence your brand. Today, we’ll learn what you can do about it. I Want To Change… My Glassdoor Profile Regardless of how you are being represented on Glassdoor, there is […]

An Infographic on Employee Health Benefits

Many individuals are left to their own devices when it comes to healthcare coordination. As illustrated by an infographic by NewBenefits.com, your employees can face a number of difficulties and frustrations when seeking treatment. That’s where health advocacy comes in.

Market Pricing and Salary Surveys, Part III

Which is better—job evaluation or market pricing? Though many see them as competing processes, a blend of the two offers more benefit because it balances the strengths and weaknesses of each. Click here to read more.  

Stop Throwing Stones at Glassdoor

Glassdoor’s reputation brands it as the place where disgruntled and unhappy employees or job interviewees go to blow off steam. Why is this a problem for your company? Because in reality, Glassdoor® is much more than a complaint site. It’s quickly becoming one of the top sites for posting and finding jobs, and its database […]