The Brocruiter: A New Generation of Recruiting
The Brocruiter: A New Generation of Recruiting Bro·cruiter noun \bro·cru·ter/ : a bro who is a recruiter. The start of a new ski season means constant interaction with bros and brahs. It also means that my vocabulary increases to terms like gnar, pow pow, blue bird, and shred. The brocruiter has been around for roughly five […]
When Sick Leave Isn’t Enough & Employees Need a Leave of Absence
In last week’s post, I wrote about why paid sick leave is good for business. For most employees who are under the weather, a basic paid sick leave program can be enough to help employees recover from illness and minimize the risk of contagious employees spreading cold and flu germs around the office. But what […]
Oh Baby: The Supreme Court Looks at the Pregnancy Discrimination Act
The U.S. last week Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc. was argued before the Supreme Court. Since the Supreme Court granted cert in this case, if you’re an employment law nerd and anticipating a new child like me (baby #2 expected in January! ), you’ve been closely watching it. I see nobody else? Okay, then […]
4 Ways to Help Employees Set Up Their Retirement Plans
When it comes time for retirement, having a solid plan in place is key. As HR professionals, we have a great responsibility to ensure that our employees are aware of their retirement options and have familiarized themselves with their retirement plan. Whether professionals are in their first or 20th year, empowering your employees to know […]
Imagination and Creativity is an Underdeveloped Skill in HR
In HR we are always trying to improve our skills. We study leadership. We study HR in hopes of becoming certified. We study many skills based areas. One are we do a poor job is in imagination. Imagination is an undeveloped skill in HR, yet it is one that is badly needed as we hurtle […]
The Season for Level Setting
Thanksgiving is gone. It’s time to welcome one of the most magical seasons of the year. Regardless of beliefs and interpretation of holidays this is when kids are believers with their excitement and hope for that one special gift that is both so innocent and amazing. This past Sunday I sat down with my seven […]
