Q&A: Office Party Do’s and Don’ts in the Era of #MeToo
Office parties have always been a point of concern for HR managers. Between a jovial, casual atmosphere and often the inclusion of alcohol, such events increase the risk of bad behavior.
Tag: Gray Christmas
How Conversational AI Can Reinvent HR for Seasonal Workers
Each year, companies add to their seasonal workforce to address anticipated customer demand—by how much depends in part on the state of the overall economy and forecasted holiday spending levels.
Companies Reviewing Pay Structures
The conversation about pay parity, encouraged by the entertainment industry, appears to have impacted other industries as well.
Is It Time to Stop Screening for Pot When Hiring?
Research from outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas finds that as of mid February, recreational marijuana is legal in nine states, while medicinal marijuana is legal in 29 states. Yet, despite shifting perception of marijuana, many companies still utilize drug tests that screen out job candidates who use marijuana.
January Job Cuts Point to Changing Employment Marketplace
A recent report from outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas shows an uptick of job cuts in January compared to December. The total remains lower than the same month a year ago.
Fewer Women Became CEOs in 2017
The rate of women taking over the role of chief executive officer declined slightly in 2017.
Health Care Now Biggest Source of U.S. Jobs
Retail and manufacturing, the two industries that were once the top sources of U.S. employment, are now in second and third place, respectively. According to newly released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2017, health care took over first place, and today ranks as the biggest source of jobs.
Skip the Handshake
Interviewing typically begins with a handshake. This winter, however, you may want to forego this formality.
Significant Source of Job Candidates No Longer Plentiful
For decades, sourcing sleuths and savvy recruiters have looked to mass corporate layoffs as a source of job candidates. But that source is no longer what it once was.
Working at Your Company Soon: Gen Z
Even as employers continue to try and understand the Millennial workforce, a new generation has begun to apply for employment.