It’s holiday hiring season, but according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers will add only about 410,000 jobs this holiday season. That’s not much higher than the 324,900 workers added during the holidays in 2008 when there was a recession. What’s more, this year’s projected number is
How many interviews should you conduct with each candidate before making a hiring decision? I’m not a fan of multiple interviews, but when this LinkedIn post caught my eye, my first thought was that it was way too extreme: “Less than two” in-person interviews? That just means one. But I thought about it and
I shouldn’t have to write an article saying “don’t play sexually graphic, violently misogynistic music in the workplace.” That should be a no-brainer for any business owner. Don’t do it. But is it illegal? For something to be considered sexual harassment and therefore illegal, it has to meet three criteria: That the harassment was based
Most of the time, when you violate an employment law and fire someone illegally, the worst thing that will happen to you is that you’ll get slapped with a big fine. But what happens if you don’t pay that fine and don’t follow the court’s instructions? Jail. Timothy and Carley Dillett, “corporate
Forget the sensational headlines. WFH vs. RTO isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn how to make informed decisions that suit your business model, workforce, and objectives. Uncover practical insights that will help you align employee preferences with business needs for a harmonious and productive work environment. 47% of Employees Say They’ll
“Leaders are not very good at giving or receiving negative feedback. It is unlikely that this will change in the near future,” claims Marshall Goldsmith, the creator of the “feedforward” concept. In his blog, Goldsmith argues that focusing on the past results in negative feelings, whereas focusing on moving forward — hence
Not every person you hire is going to be a home run. And the more people you hire, the more likely you are to have some dead weight around the company. With nearly 50,000 employees, it makes sense that financial giant Goldman Sachs wants to cut some employees loose. Reports are that they
Whoever wrote this meme doesn’t understand freelance work. With the caveat that I’ve never actually seen Pretty Woman, I’ll break down why this was a great deal. 1. $100 an hour was for actual “work” with clients. 2. To earn $3000 that means 30 hours of hard work
Ever hesitated to fire an underperforming employee due to fear of legal action? Our guide on how to fire anyone demystifies the legal complexities, offering you actionable steps to protect both your company and your peace of mind. Once, a distant relative confided in me that she didn’t
Nearly half of workers say they’d quit over full-time return-to-office mandates, according to a recent analysis. But is that a plausible consequence of such mandates? Let’s break this down. The Number of Remote Workers While numbers are a little sketchy and constantly in flux, the Labor Department released numbers indicating in
