The Similarities Between Gen Z and Millennials—Are You Prepared?
A different generation is entering the workforce, but they will share many similarities to Millennials. Here are nine similarities between Generation Z and Millennials.
Month: October 2017
The Most Outrageous Lies Caught on Résumés
Recently, HRSBT reported that almost half (46%) of workers have claimed they know of someone who has provided false information on a résumé. However, a new survey—released by CareerBuilder—shows that 75% of HR professionals have actually caught a lie on a job applicant’s résumé. The survey also shows that 12% of HR pros are more […]
EEOC Task Force Recommends Training, Policies to Prevent Workplace Harassment
With workplace harassment claims on the rise, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently recommended practical steps and policies to help employers reduce the number of charges filed. Harassment claims constitute approximately one-third of all charges filed with the EEOC in recent years and can take a devastating toll on employers.
Companies are Still Hiring Accounting, Finance, and IT Professionals
Brilliant™ just released its Q4 2017 Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology Hiring Forecast.
Increased Use of Metrics, Incentives among 2017 Wellness Program Trends
An increased use of metrics, incentive and wearables are three trends in wellness programs according to a survey conducted among 8,000 of America’s Healthiest Employers, a leading independent recognition program for U.S. corporate population health. The survey report, The State of Corporate Wellness, conducted by Springubk and Fitbit Health Solutions, reveals what America’s healthiest employers […]
About That Commute
How much does travel to and from work matter in terms of job satisfaction? The commute, it turns out, ranks No. 2 on the list, second only to people at work—and it’s a close second.
Did Supervisors Retaliate Against Employee For Reporting Safety Concerns?
Supervisors might be tempted to retaliate against an employee who makes their job more difficult, such as an employee who complains of unsafe working conditions. Supervisory retaliation can lead to potential legal claims against your organization. Through training, you can help supervisors understand relevant federal and state laws, as well as the ramifications of violating […]
Who Are Today’s Freelancers?
If you still think of freelancers as people who occasionally take on work assignments, you’re out of step with today’s employment marketplace. Freelance employment is on the increase, and freelancers now represent a significant percentage of the workforce.
Interviewing 101
Interviewing potential new employees can be exciting and overwhelming. It represents hope and opportunity, but there are also plenty of legal pitfalls to avoid, so it’s important to have a plan before you get started.
Walking the line between termination and resignation
by Hannah Roskey For Canadian employers, navigating the distinction between resignation and termination can be tricky. If an employee resigns, there is no entitlement to severance. If an employee is terminated without cause, the employer is on the hook for termination pay (and possibly severance pay in Ontario and the federal jurisdiction). The recent Alberta […]