HR

04/22/2013 - 10:23
Use social media smartly when hiring

There are so many legal pitfalls to avoid when using social media in the candidate sourcing and screening processes, some employers might wonder whether it’s worth all the trouble.

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04/19/2013 - 11:03
More jobs likely available for teens this summer

Continued employment gains in lower-skilled, lower-paying hourly wage categories are expected to benefit teenagers seeking jobs this summer, according to a new outlook released April 11, 2013, by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.

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04/17/2013 - 10:31
Survey reveals criminal records aren’t deal-breakers

A majority of employers who responded to a recently released survey are screening candidates in a conscientious manner, auditing providers and educating themselves on legal-compliance issues.

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04/15/2013 - 11:18
AEDs in the workplace: Benefit or burden?

Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). And about 10,000 sudden cardiac arrests occur while victims are at work, according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) data.

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04/12/2013 - 10:16
Complications arise over healthcare choices

The Health and Human Services Department proposes to delay a requirement that offers plan choices to small firms.

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04/09/2013 - 17:45
Know your records disposal responsibilities

“The way in which your company disposes of sensitive information can have significant consequences on your business,” said Al Saikali, an attorney and co-chair of Shook Hardy & Bacon’s Data Security and Data Privacy Practice Group, based in Miami.

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04/08/2013 - 10:34
Use social media smartly when hiring

There are so many legal pitfalls to avoid when using social media in the job candidate sourcing and screening processes, some HR professionals might wonder whether it’s worth all the trouble.

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04/05/2013 - 11:47
Mandatory E-Verify central to immigration reform

Employer representatives have testified before a congressional panel that they support the expansion of the federal government’s E-Verify electronic employment verification system, which experts agree will be a central piece of comprehensive immigration reform.

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04/04/2013 - 12:18
On private health exchange, choice and control drive satisfaction

Data on the use of the first large private health exchange for U.S. employers -- providing an online platform for active employees to purchase employer-subsidized coverage -- reveal that enrollees chose the health plan they felt offered the best value for themselves and their family and that they liked being able to select among multiple carriers.

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04/01/2013 - 10:38
Use FMLA leave as an ‘early warning system’

Employers can use leave-taking under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as an “early warning system” to predict and prevent disability absence, according to a study by the Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI), a benefits research and consulting firm.

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