by Kellie Boysen | Aug 4, 2015 | Hiring & Firing, Our Blog
2015 appears to be a big year for hiring. However, some employers have major glitches in their hiring processes. Not paying attention to the essentials of hiring and recruiting can cost employers. The direct costs include employment ads, recruiter fees, training costs... by Kellie Boysen | Jul 28, 2015 | Hiring & Firing, Our Blog
Employee background screening is more common than ever before. As employers, we are also faced with the responsibility to hire without discriminating against individuals who may have a criminal background that would not impede their performance with our organization.... by Kellie Boysen | Jul 21, 2015 | Employee Management, Our Blog
Most HR professionals understand the benefits of letting workers telecommute. Top executives however, are traditionally harder to convince. The Ireland-based office supply shop Needa.ie recently did some heavy fact-finding research into the benefits of telecommuting... by Kellie Boysen | Jul 15, 2015 | Compliance, Our Blog
The Department of Labor is preparing to release guidance addressing how to assess whether a worker is properly classified as an independent contractor. Dr. David Weil, an administrator with the DOL’s Wage-and-Hour Division, said the agency will clarify the criteria... by Kellie Boysen | Jul 7, 2015 | Compliance, Our Blog
The Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges has been made, establishing same-sex marriage recognition. As sensitive and complicated as this issue may be, it has big implications for employers. Every employer in this country must now offer the same benefits...