Six Adjustments Human Resources Will have to Make to Handle Very Old Workers

In an issue of HRMagazine there was an article called “Invest in Older Workers.” I am not going to write about that article but I thought it was interesting given that I am writing about older workers, very older workers. What would your company have to do if your employees kept their jobs until they […]

Don’t Forget the ‘Human’ in Human Resources!

As Human Resource pros, we receive and respond to a lot of emails: we open, scan, type and hit send. One email that I received last week continues to linger on my mind. It was from a job seeker who wrote, “I really appreciate your wishes. After almost one year ‘hunting for job,’ this was […]

Top 10 Sessions at #HRTechConf

Check out more insights for #HRTechConf by checking out our unofficial party guide, best places to eat in Vegas, & Vegas for beginners.  Top 10 Sessions at #HRTechConf With only three days of conference sessions, expo hall madness, and parties galore, here’s our guide on the best sessions to attend at this year’s HR Tech conference. […]

LinkedIn’s Youthful Expansion

Do you have a teenager in your family?  Well there is big news in the world of social media: LinkedIn is now available for high school users. Students as young as 14 in the US are welcome on LinkedIn’s social networking site as a result of their newly revised terms of service.  The allowable ages […]

How Much Money Would you Need to Retire Comfortably?

It’s a question that crosses many people’s lips – how much money will I need to retire? The answer, unfortunately, is not simple. There are a number of variables that will need to be taken into account, such as how long you will live, when you will retire, what medical expenses you will have, and […]

62% of Americans Say Higher Education is Failing

Job seekers and industry leaders alike seem to be in constant debate over the importance of a college degree. Is higher education really worth all of the debt? Is it worth more than hands-on experience? According to a recent survey conducted by Northeastern University, 62 percent of Americans say the higher education system is currently […]