This Employment Law This Week® monthly rundown discusses the most important developments for employers heading into July 2019. In this episode: State … Read more
Tightened H-1Bs Mean Even Greater STEM Shortages
Following the “Buy American and Hire American” executive order in April 2017, it’s been difficult for companies to hire talent from abroad. New visa … Read more
Working In Summer’s Heat Requires Extra Care to Stay Well
While the summer’s higher temperatures welcome outdoor activities and waterside relaxation, they can prove dangerous to workers in transportation, … Read more
Are You Guilty of Enabling the Creeps?
“People think focus means saying yes to the thing you’ve got to focus on. But that’s not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good … Read more
Improve Your Tech Recruiting With Job Shadowing
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the demand for new IT workers will grow 13% by 2026, that’s faster than the average for all jobs, making … Read more
Make the ‘Summer Slump’ Less of a Productivity Suck
Summer slump: A period during the summer in which a person is less productive that can negatively impact business operations. Often a consequence of … Read more
Neuroscience Has a Role In Office Design
Simple logic tells us that the physical workspace has a direct impact on employee health and productivity. However, we’re learning neuroscience has a place … Read more
The 4th of July Celebration of the American Startup
Note: In the U.S., July 4th is a national holiday, celebrated as Independence Day. It is the day when in 1776 the American colonies declared their … Read more
What You Believe About Feedback Is Probably Wrong
Note: The following is an excerpt from the soon to be published book, Fair Talk: Three Steps to Powerful Feedback ∼∼∼∼∼ “Those who take management … Read more
Building a Business Case For HR Programs Is As Easy As PIE
Here’s the most important business finance formula you’ll ever need: P=I-E. Don’t you just wish the HR business was as easy as pie! It … Read more
Study Finds Workers Want Flexibility In How and When They Are Paid
In today’s tight labor market, it is more important than ever for organizations to continuously refine their employer value proposition and reiterate what … Read more
Will You Have the Right Skills For HR In 2025?
I was in a conversation with the most senior HR leader of a very large regional organization recently and when asking him what’s on top of the list that … Read more
AI Won’t Make You Successful. Great Managers Will
“As you read this book, keep in mind that the quality of your manager and team leaders is the single biggest factors in your organization’s success.” … Read more
Change Happens One Person At a Time
Hanlon’s Paradox states that the stress caused by change reduces our ability to cope with change. At the very moment we need to be open to new ideas and … Read more
Embrace Change and Make It Work For You
Most of us recognize that the pace (and magnitude) of change has dramatically increased over the last several decades, in large part due to technological … Read more
Outplacement Is No Longer Just For Fired Execs
Chances are, most of the employees at your company won’t be there five years from now. The typical length of time U.S. workers stay at a company is just … Read more
You’re Great! So It’s Not Quitting, It’s Just a Long Leave of Absence
Note: As you begin your week, here are some tips from the Humetrics blog to help you recruit, hire and retain great people more effectively. … Read more
Your Interns, Your New Hires and Even Your TA Teams Are Putting Your Company at Risk
As human resources teams onboard their summer interns, they’ll notice that many are eager to celebrate their first day by sharing photos online. It may … Read more
In the War For Talent, High School Is Becoming the New Battlefield
The Internet has done wonders for recruiters. Jobs sites allow recruiters to post open positions in places they know job seekers will visit, breaking down … Read more
How Managers At Smaller Firms Should Approach Employee Reviews
The hiring process is often long and difficult and then comes the challenge of employee retention and continued growth and upskilling of the entire … Read more