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HR Administration

HR Departments Should Get Involved in Contingent Labor Management

There’s a looming battle between HR and procurement over who “owns” contingent labor. A...

Workplace Culture

‘Honest Suspicion’ of FMLA Abuse is Justification for Firing: Court

The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago said in its ruling in Daryl Scruggs vs...

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Compliance

Does a ‘Good Faith Belief’ About an Illegal Pay Practice Support an FLSA Retaliation Claim?

Despite a recent ruling, if an employee you have classified as exempt complains about o...

Recruitment

General Motors Focuses on Team Thinking When Recruiting Workers

Until now, in recent decades, General Motors has peopled its new factories mostly from ...

Training

YouTube Workplace Safety Video on Response to ‘Active Shooter’ Goes Viral

The city of Houston’s Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security produced th...

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Workplace Culture

DreamWorks Animation Draws on Experience of Mentors to Integrate New Hires

After an orientation, employees spend four to eight weeks training on the company’s pro...

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Employee Engagement

Contingent Workers: Why Companies Must Make Them Feel Valued and Engaged

Why giving free agents an ‘arms-length embrace’ is the way forward.

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Training

Employers Play Key Role in Educating Workers on Health Plan Choices

‘People who were confused about what was covered [outside of the deductible] were more ...